Chief Metallurgist: Lead Processing & Recovery Excellence

Placements24

Durban

On-site

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 has been engaged to identify a seasoned Chief Metallurgist for a world-class mining organization in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role leads all mineral processing operations, from ore characterization to final product quality, and demands on-site leadership to drive performance, recovery improvements, and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage laboratory operations, plant performance, and direct reporting teams, applying advanced metallurgical techniques to maximise mineral

Job description

Placements24 has been engaged to identify a seasoned Chief Metallurgist for a world-class mining organization in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role leads all mineral processing operations, from ore characterization to final product quality, and demands on-site leadership to drive performance, recovery improvements, and compliance.

The successful candidate will manage laboratory operations, plant performance, and direct reporting teams, applying advanced metallurgical techniques to maximise mineral

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