Hybrid Senior Metallurgist - Plant Optimization & Extraction

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to lead processing operations near Rustenburg, optimizing flotation, leaching and comminution to maximize recovery and efficiency. The role blends on-site plant work with off-site data analysis and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in mineral processing, a degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, and strong leadership and analytical skills to drive cost reductions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Metallurgy/C.E. or related field; recognized university.
• 7+ years of hands-on mineral processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of flotation, leaching, comminution and dewatering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mineral processing plant operations including crushing, grinding, flotation and leaching circuits.
• Perform metallurgical test work, process simulations, and data analysis to spot efficiency gains and cost savings.
• Develop and implement process optimization to maximize recovery and product quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the plant.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to ensure reliability.
• Manage reagent consumption and optimize operational costs.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and guide operators.
• Prepare metallurgical reports and improvement plans.

Skills

Flotation

Leaching

Comminution

Dewatering

Metallurgical accounting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Master's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

GEMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to lead processing operations near Rustenburg, optimizing flotation, leaching and comminution to maximize recovery and efficiency. The role blends on-site plant work with off-site data analysis and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in mineral processing, a degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, and strong leadership and analytical skills to drive cost reductions while maintaining safety and quality standards.