Metallurgist, Mineral Processing – Optimize Recoveries

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-site in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Metallurgist to join our mining client in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing mineral recovery and efficient processing throughout the plant, with responsibilities from monitoring circuits to reporting on performance.

The ideal candidate will have a metallurgy degree and 5+ years in mineral processing, with hands-on lab skills and experience using process simulation tools. Excellent analytical and collaboration abilities are required to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in mineral processing metallurgy.
• Hands-on experience with mineral processing equipment and techniques.
• Proficiency in metallurgical laboratory analysis and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mineral processing circuits (crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching).
• Conduct laboratory test work to evaluate processing techniques.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports on process performance and metallurgical accounting.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimise plant operation.

Skills

Mineral processing

Metallurgy

Process modeling

Laboratory analysis

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

Metallurgy degree

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Metallurgist to join our mining client in Polokwane. The role focuses on optimizing mineral recovery and efficient processing throughout the plant, with responsibilities from monitoring circuits to reporting on performance.

The ideal candidate will have a metallurgy degree and 5+ years in mineral processing, with hands-on lab skills and experience using process simulation tools. Excellent analytical and collaboration abilities are required to drive improvements.