Metallurgist - Hybrid Mineral Processing

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical and retirement benefits

Incentive scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join the Durban processing plant team, driving optimization of extraction and recovery of minerals. You will collaborate with operators, engineers and lab staff to troubleshoot, implement new technologies and ensure high-quality concentrates.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in mineral processing, with hands-on experience across crushers, mills, flotation cells and leaching circuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mineral processing, hydrometallurgy or pyrometallurgy.
• Hands-on experience with crushers, mills, flotation cells, leaching circuits.
• Proficiency in data analysis and metallurgical accounting software.
• Strong teamwork and safety mindset in chemical processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control metallurgical processes to optimize performance and recovery.
• Conduct laboratory test work to evaluate new methods and optimize circuits.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and minimize downtime and losses.
• Analyze process data, generate reports, and propose performance improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Stay updated on industry advances and introduce innovative metallurgical practices.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Mineral processing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical accounting software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join the Durban processing plant team, driving optimization of extraction and recovery of minerals. You will collaborate with operators, engineers and lab staff to troubleshoot, implement new technologies and ensure high-quality concentrates.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in mineral processing, with hands-on experience across crushers, mills, flotation cells and leaching circuits.