Metallurgist, Process Optimization & Recovery Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Metallurgist in Rustenburg, North West to enhance mineral processing and recovery. The role focuses on improving metal recovery, product quality, and cost efficiency while applying metallurgical principles across plant operations.

The ideal candidate should have 6+ years in metallurgical development, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with mineral processing and mass balance calculations. Relocation to Rustenburg is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in metallurgical process development and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques (comminution, flotation, leaching, solid-liquid separation).
• Experience with metallurgical accounting and mass balance calculations.
• Proficiency in metallurgical simulation software is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Willingness to relocate to Rustenburg, North West.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret metallurgical data to identify process improvements.
• Develop strategies to optimize recovery rates and concentrate grades.
• Conduct lab and pilot plant tests to evaluate new processing techniques.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide technical solutions for plant personnel.
• Monitor KPIs for metallurgical processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement changes.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in metallurgy.
• Assist in commissioning of new equipment and process modifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Metallurgist in Rustenburg, North West to enhance mineral processing and recovery. The role focuses on improving metal recovery, product quality, and cost efficiency while applying metallurgical principles across plant operations.

The ideal candidate should have 6+ years in metallurgical development, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with mineral processing and mass balance calculations. Relocation to Rustenburg is expected.