Plant Metallurgist

Bosha Placements; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosha Placements is seeking a Plant Metallurgist for a permanent role in the North West region (Rustenburg). The candidate will monitor and optimize plant performance, compile reports, and lead improvement projects while ensuring product quality and adherence to SHEQ standards.

Shift work and standby are required, with PLC knowledge considered an advantage. The role demands 3–5 years in minerals processing, strong fault-finding, communication and teamwork, and a proactive stance on safety.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Metallurgy required.
• 3–5 years in minerals processing preferred.
• Fault-finding, good communication and teamwork essential.
• Shift work and standby required; PLC knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize plant performance.
• Compile plant performance reports.
• Lead plant improvement projects.
• Perform metallurgical test work.
• Oversee product quality control.
• Monitor consumables usage.
• Adhere to SHEQ standards.
• Provide technical support.
• Maintain technical standards.
• Cost optimization.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

BSc or BEng in Metallurgy

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Job Vacancy: Plant Metallurgist

Permanent | North West

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize plant performance
• Compile plant performance reports
• Lead plant improvement projects
• Perform metallurgical test work
• Oversee product quality control
• Monitor consumables usage
• Adhere to SHEQ standards
• Provide technical support
• Maintain technical standards
• Cost optimization

Job Requirements:

• Qualifications: BSc or BEng in Metallurgy
• Experience: 3-5 years in minerals processing
• Skills: fault-finding, communication, teamwork, safety awareness
• Shift work and standby required
• PLC knowledge an advantage

Rustenburg, North West