Remote Chief Metallurgist: Lead Global Metallurgy Innovation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 4,154,000 - 5,816,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Global health, life, and disability保险

Retirement plan contributions

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work arrangement

Equity options

Industry leadership roles

Job summary

Placements24 client, a globally recognized leader in the precious metals sector, seeks a Chief Metallurgist to lead metallurgical innovation and operational excellence in a fully remote role.

You will set the technical direction, drive R&D, optimize plant performance, and ensure safety and environmental compliance across a diverse portfolio. This is a high-impact, executive leadership opportunity with global scope.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in metallurgical operations and R&D.
• Extensive experience with flotation, leaching, smelting, refining.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale metallurgical optimization projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with advanced process control and digital transformation.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr.Eng) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for metallurgical operations and R&D.
• Oversee development and implementation of innovative processes.
• Drive optimization to improve recovery, reduce costs, and raise quality.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and mentor a global team of metallurgists.
• Manage metallurgical aspects of feasibility studies and new projects.
• Foster relationships with research institutions and suppliers.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting, performance monitoring, reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Approve major capital expenditure proposals.

Skills

Metallurgical leadership

Strategic thinking

R&D leadership

Process optimization

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Change management

Digital transformation

Education

Master's or PhD in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 client, a globally recognized leader in the precious metals sector, seeks a Chief Metallurgist to lead metallurgical innovation and operational excellence in a fully remote role.

You will set the technical direction, drive R&D, optimize plant performance, and ensure safety and environmental compliance across a diverse portfolio. This is a high-impact, executive leadership opportunity with global scope.