Remote Chief Metallurgist: Lead Mineral Processing R&D

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Performance-based bonuses

Global health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a Chief Metallurgist for a fully remote senior leadership role in sustainable mining solutions. Lead R&D in mineral processing, optimize recovery, and oversee lab and pilot-scale work while mentoring a global team of metallurgists and process engineers.

This role requires strategic thinking, environmental stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration with geology, engineering, and operations. Manage metallurgy budgets and stay ahead of regulations from anywhere.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 15+ years in mineral processing and metallurgy; at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Expert in flotation, leaching, smelting, refining across various minerals.
• Proven track record leading R&D and commercialization of new tech.
• Experience with metallurgical simulation and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct advanced metallurgical R&D programs.
• Develop mineral processing strategies to improve recovery and efficiency.
• Oversee lab and pilot-scale test work design and interpretation.
• Provide technical guidance to a global team of metallurgists and engineers.
• Ensure metallurgical processes are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and safe.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering and operations for mine planning.
• Develop and manage metallurgical budgets and resources.
• Stay abreast of metallurgical trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
• Champion safety, continuous improvement, and innovation in metallurgy.

Skills

Executive leadership

Metallurgy expertise

R&D leadership

Strategic thinking

Remote team management

Education

PhD in Metallurgy or related field

MSc in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Laboratory & pilot testing

Process modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a Chief Metallurgist for a fully remote senior leadership role in sustainable mining solutions. Lead R&D in mineral processing, optimize recovery, and oversee lab and pilot-scale work while mentoring a global team of metallurgists and process engineers.

This role requires strategic thinking, environmental stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration with geology, engineering, and operations. Manage metallurgy budgets and stay ahead of regulations from anywhere.