Process Engineer at Tharisa

Purpose Of Role

• The process engineer is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of our company processes. The process engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and managing the running of experimental and process equipment. Analysing results, planning maintenance and upgrades, managing operation staff

Role Context

• Work closely with other discipline Engineers, designers, and Project Managers as a key team
• player within an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team
• Support the Senior Process Engineer on projects
• Aid in completion of mass balance, heat transfer, thermodynamic calculations, and other process-related calculations
• Assist in specifying major equipment, select valves and instruments, specify piping requirements
• Support fabrication team during construction to ensure design intent is met
• Participate in the testing of the equipment in-house and on the supplier’s sites
• Aid in process control design related to mechanical systems as well as collaboration with the automation team
• Complete project tasks that include, but are not limited to creation and review of initial design criteria and basis for design drawings, P&IDs, data sheets, and tag lists
• Provide support in the inspection, approval, and verification of components and assemblies, including as-built of the final project
• Support commissioning and start-up activities
• Support foremen and operators in site troubleshooting, technical and maintenance assistance at on site and at Supplier locations
• Liaise with suppliers, contractor representatives, and/or project personnel as necessary to assist with meeting key project deliverables with ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve arising issues in a timely manner
• Conduct work in a professional manner and communicate a positive image personally and of the project
• Communicate a positive image personally and of the project

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• Grade 12/NQF 4,
• Degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Metallurgy
• Minimum 2/3 years experience as a Process Engineer

Job-specific experience:

• Strong in chemistry
• Lab and/or pilot experience
• General hydrometallurgy knowledge, preferably in PGMs
• Strong practical inclination and practical skills
• SA citizen (required by NCP)
• Computer literate (Word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s license

Deadline:3rd February,2026