Metallurgist: Mineral Processing & Recovery Expert

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

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Metallurgist to drive process development and optimization in mineral processing near Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on improving metal recovery, troubleshooting, and implementing SOPs across comminution, flotation, and leaching circuits.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in laboratory analysis, process control, and safety compliance, with 5+ years in metals processing and plant optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 5 years in mineral processing and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation.
• Experience with laboratory analysis and result interpretation.
• Ability to troubleshoot process upsets and optimize performance.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to safety and environmental best practices.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant operations to optimize recovery and concentrate grades.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale test work to evaluate process improvements and new technologies.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and production losses.
• Develop and implement SOPs for metallurgical processes.
• Manage and interpret metallurgical accounting data.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure efficient plant functioning.
• Stay abreast of new metallurgical techniques and technologies relevant to the industry.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations pertaining to metallurgical operations.
• Prepare technical reports on plant performance, test results, and improvement recommendations.
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and process modifications.

Skills

Metallurgy experience

Comminution & flotation

Leaching processes

Metallurgical accounting

Laboratory analysis

Process control

Instrumentation knowledge

Technical reporting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Metallurgist to drive process development and optimization in mineral processing near Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on improving metal recovery, troubleshooting, and implementing SOPs across comminution, flotation, and leaching circuits.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in laboratory analysis, process control, and safety compliance, with 5+ years in metals processing and plant optimization.