Deon Boshoff
Registered Chemical Engineering Technologist · Process & Metallurgical Engineer · Consultant. Transforming ideas into sustainable industrial solutions through rigorous engineering, practical implementation and more than three decades of hands-on experience across pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and gas processing.
“Engineering is not just about solving problems – it's about creating value, making it work in the real world, and leaving things better than you found them.”
— Deon Boshoff
Deon Boshoff
Registered Chemical Engineering Technologist · Process & Metallurgical Engineer · Consultant
With more than three decades of hands-on experience across the process and metallurgical industries — including pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and gas processing — Deon leads every engagement with a focus on practical, implementable engineering solutions. His work spans concept studies, basic and detailed design, plant commissioning and operational improvement — always balancing technical rigour with commercial reality.
Qualifications
BTech Chemical Engineering
Post Graduate Certificate — Thermodynamics & Phase Equilibrium
Experience
30+ Years in Industry
Senior engineering expertise built on decades of field experience.
Deon Boshoff Consulting is led by a registered chemical engineering technologist with deep experience across process, metallurgical and pyrometallurgical engineering. The practice combines sound engineering science with practical industrial knowledge to deliver solutions that work in the real world.
Full Name
Deon Boshoff
Nationality
South African
Profession
Registered Chemical Engineering Technologist
Experience
30 Years in Process, Metallurgical and Pyrometallurgical Engineering
Education
BTech Chemical Engineering
Vaal Triangle Technicon – now VUT (Vaal University of Technology)
Post Graduate Certificate in Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibrium
WITS UNIVERSITY
Professional Affiliations
- ECSA Registered Professional Technologist (Registration No. T ##### in progress)
- SAIChE (South African Institute of Chemical Engineers)
- SAIMM (South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy)
Where engineering science meets practical results.
From concept to operating plant — process flows, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing and debottlenecking. Existing operations are analysed to lift throughput, improve recovery and reduce energy and operating costs.
Extraction, smelting, refining and high-temperature processing of metals and minerals. Support spans furnace performance, refractory and slag chemistry, off-gas handling and plant optimisation.
Taking ideas from scoping through to bankable feasibility — technical options, financial analysis, risk assessment and execution planning so projects are investable and buildable.
Applied research, testwork design and pilot-plant development that turn laboratory results into practical, scalable processes — with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective technology.
Independent senior-level advice for owners and operators: audits, troubleshooting, technical due diligence and decision support across the full project and plant lifecycle.
Disciplines that define our practice.
Process Engineering
Design, simulation, optimisation and scale-up of complex industrial processes.
Metallurgy & Pyrometallurgy
Extraction, reduction, smelting, refining and advanced materials processing.
Hydrometallurgy
Recovery of metals through aqueous chemistry, leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning and solution purification.
Project Development
Conceptual studies, feasibility, CAPEX/OPEX estimation and execution support.
Research & Innovation
Developing practical, sustainable and cost-effective technologies for industry.
Consulting Services
Independent engineering advice delivering practical, implementable solutions.
A track record of engineering impact.
Industrial Experience
Extensive hands-on experience across the minerals processing, metals extraction & beneficiation sectors, including ferrous, non-ferrous and specialty materials industries.
Process Improvement
Delivered measurable improvements in recovery, product quality, energy efficiency and operational reliability.
Innovative Solutions
Developed and implemented practical, innovative technologies and process strategies that create sustainable value.
Project Success
Led and contributed to numerous successful studies and projects from concept through implementation and commissioning.
Leadership & Mentoring
Built and led high-performance engineering teams, mentoring engineers and technologists to achieve excellence and ownership.
Safety & Sustainability
Committed to safety, environmental stewardship and sustainable solutions in all engineering and consultancy activities.
Capabilities across the project lifecycle.
- Research & Development
- Process & Plant Design (Concept – Pre-feasibility – Bankable)
- Mass & Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics & Kinetics
- Equipment Selection & Sizing
- Flowsheet Development
- Simulation & Modelling
- Metallurgical Testing & Analysis
- Pyrometallurgical Processes
- Materials & Corrosion
- Environmental Considerations
- Cost Estimation & Evaluation
- Risk Assessment
Projects we lead and support.
Engineering Impact
Years of Experience
Countries Served
Engineering Disciplines
Operational Improvements
We Care About Your Mental Health
At Deon Boshoff Consulting, we believe that sustainable engineering outcomes start with healthy, supported people. We actively foster a culture where mental health is prioritised, conversations are welcomed, and every team member looks out for one another — because wellbeing is the foundation of safe, high-performing teams.
Talk Openly
We encourage open, honest conversations about wellbeing without stigma.
Support Each Other
Collaboration means lifting each other up through challenges and change.
Stay Connected
Regular check-ins keep our team engaged, aligned and never isolated.
Look Out for Others
We watch for signs of strain and respond with empathy and practical support.
“Small conversations make a big difference.”
If you reach out to us, we will get back to you — because listening and responding matters.
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