Remote Metallurgist — Beneficiation & Process Optimization

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Remote work support

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist specializing in beneficiation to join our innovative team. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing concentration and recovery of valuable minerals from mined ores, with impactful contributions without relocating to Durban.

You will develop and implement advanced metallurgical techniques, contribute to economic viability of processing operations, and collaborate with global teams from a flexible home office setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in mineral processing with ore beneficiation.
• Strong knowledge of flotation, gravity, magnetic, and hydrometallurgy.
• Experience with remote collaboration and problem solving in production.
• Proficiency in metallurgical modeling software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot mineral processing and beneficiation circuits.
• Conduct lab and pilot plant test work to evaluate new process technologies.
• Analyze process data to identify improvements in yield, recovery, and reagent use.
• Provide technical support to plant operations teams remotely.
• Stay updated on advancements in metallurgical science and processing technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on process performance and recommendations.

Skills

Metallurgical modeling software

Data analysis tools

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Flotation modelling software

Laboratory data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Metallurgist specializing in beneficiation to join our innovative team. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing concentration and recovery of valuable minerals from mined ores, with impactful contributions without relocating to Durban.

You will develop and implement advanced metallurgical techniques, contribute to economic viability of processing operations, and collaborate with global teams from a flexible home office setup.