Lead Metallurgist: Drive Recovery & Process Excellence

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to direct and enhance mineral processing operations near Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on optimizing recovery, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality with a strong emphasis on technical leadership.

Requires MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in mineral processing, SA experience, and SAIMM registration is advantageous. On-site role with travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in mineral processing with SA experience.
• Professional registration (SAIMM) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mineral processing plant performance and targets.
• Lead tests, pilot studies, and commissioning of new processes.
• Mentor metallurgists and technicians; develop technical teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering

SAIMM registration (advantage)

Tools

Metso Outotec HSC Chemistry

Golder Comminution

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Metallurgist to direct and enhance mineral processing operations near Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on optimizing recovery, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality with a strong emphasis on technical leadership.

Requires MSc/PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in mineral processing, SA experience, and SAIMM registration is advantageous. On-site role with travel to other sites as needed.