Metallurgist: Maximize Mineral Recovery & Plant Performance

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join a Vereeniging processing plant, optimizing mineral recovery and daily operations in a Gauteng mining setting.

You will monitor metallurgical processes, perform lab tests, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met. The role requires hands-on mineral processing experience and strong data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Extractive Metallurgy.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in metallurgical processing.
• Hands‑on experience with mineral processing techniques (comminution, flotation, leaching, smelting).
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control metallurgical processes to ensure optimal performance and metal recovery.
• Conduct laboratory test work to evaluate ore characteristics and optimize reagent usage.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Analyze process data and generate reports on plant performance, including recovery, grade, and costs.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement process improvements and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the processing plant.

Skills

Mineral processing

Analytical skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering

Extractive Metallurgy

Tools

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join a Vereeniging processing plant, optimizing mineral recovery and daily operations in a Gauteng mining setting.

You will monitor metallurgical processes, perform lab tests, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met. The role requires hands-on mineral processing experience and strong data-analysis skills.