Who We Are

Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title

Project Process Engineer (Fixed Term – Two years)
 

Location

Mine Site (Brand se Baai)
 

Position Overview

This position will take full responsibility of managing the Process design of two large projects that are currently in Pre-feasibility study (PFS) phases. On the successful completion of the PFS phase, these projects will proceed, subject to approval, to the Feasibility study and Detailed Design phases.
On completion of the Detailed Design phases this position will play an active role in the Execution phases of these multiyear large capital projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Required to lead all process engineering design deliverables and test work activities for a large project.
• Aligns design outputs to Namakwa Sands standards and processes.
• Technical problem solving during the study, design and construction phases
• Leading the projects risk management process including Hazard Operability Studies (Hazop’s)
• Required to perform financial evaluations during the project’s study phases
• Technical report writing and the review of calculations and drawings by 3rd party design engineers
• Comply with SHEQ systems and requirements
• Reports to the Project Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• B Eng, BSc (Eng) or B Tech degree in either process Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, NQF Level 7
• Computer literate – MS Office and MS Projects
• Code B driver’s license
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Heavy Industrial Metallurgical or Chemical Process environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent process design experience, including understanding of material properties and the impact it has on thickening and slurry flow behaviour.
• Have sound multi-disciplinary engineering understanding.
• Excellent MS Excel capabilities, trend analysis and query creation capabilities.
• Ability to plan, perform and analyze test work in laboratory and plant scale environments.
• Sound knowledge of feasibility studies, detailed design, construction and commissioning workflows
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent report writing and oral presentation skills.

Key Competencies

• Personal attributes required: Confident, tenacious, innovative, self-motivated, responsible, team worker, adaptable, analytically able, client oriented, pro-active and strongly oriented towards excellence in project management.
• Drive for results, strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
• Should be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and people skills (you may be required to manage a small team).
• Be able to work independently or within a team environment.

The following documentation should accompany your application:

• CV with certified below listed supporting documents (not older than 3-months)
• Identity Document (ID)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Grade 12 certificate
• Qualification

Note:

• Closing Date: 13 May 2025
• Pre- screening evaluation will form part of the selection process
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment
• Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy
• Females and people with disabilities  are encouraged to apply

POPIA Disclaimer

By sending your CV and application you agree to:

• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
• Should you not hear from Tronox Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.