Chief Metallurgist - Mineral Processing & Innovation Leader

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Relocation assistance

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist based in Centurion, Gauteng to lead the mineral processing division. The role focuses on optimizing recovery, improving processing efficiency, and driving metallurgical innovation across projects.

You will manage a senior team, oversee pilot studies, and collaborate with R&D to evaluate new technologies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in mineral processing with significant leadership experience.
• Expertise in flotation, comminution, leaching and other metallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of metallurgical operations, including process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve recovery, concentrate grade, and operational efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Conduct pilot plant studies and bench-scale testing to evaluate new process technologies.
• Analyze metallurgical data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions for consistent performance.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Collaborate with R&D to drive metallurgical innovation and project evaluations.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, budgets, and capital expenditure justifications.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist based in Centurion, Gauteng to lead the mineral processing division. The role focuses on optimizing recovery, improving processing efficiency, and driving metallurgical innovation across projects.

You will manage a senior team, oversee pilot studies, and collaborate with R&D to evaluate new technologies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a state-of-the-art facility.