Lead Metallurgical Process Eng – Mineral Processing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Opportunity for travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer to drive optimization of mineral processing circuits near Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead engineers and technicians, spearhead R&D initiatives, and implement best practices to improve recovery, product quality and safety across operations.

The role requires a strong background in metallurgical processes, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering process improvements in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field; MSc advantageous.
• Min 10 years in mineral processing with 3+ in lead/supervisory roles.
• Experience with metallurgical unit processes for base and precious metals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the metallurgical team to optimize circuits (comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Develop advanced control strategies to maximize recovery and concentrate grade.
• Oversee R&D and implement new technologies in processing.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; manage SHEQ compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Metallurgical knowledge

Process optimization

Team management

Data analysis

Education

BEng/BSc Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer to drive optimization of mineral processing circuits near Tembisa, Gauteng. You will lead engineers and technicians, spearhead R&D initiatives, and implement best practices to improve recovery, product quality and safety across operations.

The role requires a strong background in metallurgical processes, leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering process improvements in a mining environment.