Lead Metallurgist, Mineral Processing Optimization

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Metallurgist to lead the Durban processing plant. You will drive metallurgical strategy, optimize mineral recovery, and supervise a team of metallurgists and technicians to achieve production targets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires a strong track record in mineral processing, adeptness with metallurgical testing, and collaboration with engineering and management teams to push for innovations in processing

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy or related field.
• 10+ years in mineral processing with 5+ in a senior/supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in base or precious metals processing.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical operations and laboratory functions.
• Improve mineral recovery, product quality, and plant efficiency.
• Conduct metallurgical test work and analyze data.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical issues and implement solutions.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering (related field)

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Metallurgist to lead the Durban processing plant. You will drive metallurgical strategy, optimize mineral recovery, and supervise a team of metallurgists and technicians to achieve production targets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

The role requires a strong track record in mineral processing, adeptness with metallurgical testing, and collaboration with engineering and management teams to push for innovations in processing