Hybrid Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance for exceptional候

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer for its George, Western Cape-based operations. The role blends on-site and remote work to optimize metallurgical circuits, improve recovery, and reduce costs.

You will lead a team of metallurgists and engineers, driving process improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will design and optimize plants, analyze data, and pilot new technologies in collaboration with R&D and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in metallurgical process engineering, with 3+ years in lead/supervisory roles within mining.
• Extensive knowledge of mineral processing circuits (comminution, flotation, gravity separation, hydrometallurgy).
• Experience with process simulation software (MetSIM, HSC Chemistry, JKSimMet).
• Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of metallurgical process plants.
• Develop strategies to improve mineral recovery, concentrate grades, and overall efficiency.
• Conduct process modeling, simulation, and data analysis to identify enhancements.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical and operational problems in real-time.
• Lead and mentor a team of metallurgical engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and engineering to pilot and scale new technologies.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and performance reviews.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines for improvements.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging processing technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

BEng in Metallurgy

BSc in Metallurgy

Tools

MetSIM

HSC Chemistry

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer for its George, Western Cape-based operations. The role blends on-site and remote work to optimize metallurgical circuits, improve recovery, and reduce costs.

You will lead a team of metallurgists and engineers, driving process improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will design and optimize plants, analyze data, and pilot new technologies in collaboration with R&D and operations.