Executive Metallurgy Lead - Relocation Covered

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Share options

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead our mineral processing plant in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role requires advanced metallurgical expertise, strategic oversight, and a track record of improving recovery and efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will drive process improvements, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with upstream departments to align processing with mining operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in metallurgy or related field.
• Extensive mineral processing experience with leadership.
• Proven ability to optimize plant performance and costs.
• Strong safety, environmental, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical operations (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, refining).
• Develop strategies to improve recovery, quality, and costs.
• Oversee maintenance of processing equipment for optimal uptime.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct test work, simulations, and data analysis for improvements.
• Mentor metallurgists, process engineers, and plant operators.
• Manage department budget and drive efficiencies.
• Collaborate with geology, mining, and engineering for integrated operations.
• Prepare technical reports and present to senior management.

Skills

Metallurgy leadership

Process control

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Budget management

Education

MSc or PhD in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead our mineral processing plant in Rustenburg, North West. This senior role requires advanced metallurgical expertise, strategic oversight, and a track record of improving recovery and efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will drive process improvements, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with upstream departments to align processing with mining operations.