Remote Senior Metallurgist: Process Optimization & Mentorship

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible work schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallyst for a fully remote role to support mining operations worldwide. You will apply deep knowledge of mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and pyrometallurgy to troubleshoot challenges and improve recovery and efficiency across assets.

This remote-position emphasizes data‑driven analysis, digital collaboration, and continuous professional development. You will mentor junior metallurgists, prepare technical reports, and deliver practical recommendations that

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy or related field.
• 7+ years in metallurgy within mining/mineral processing.
• Experience with flotation, leaching, smelting, refining.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote metallurgical support to processing plants globally.
• Analyze test data and plant performance to improve recovery and efficiency.
• Develop and optimize processes across crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and process improvement recommendations.
• Mentor junior metallurgists remotely.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallyst for a fully remote role to support mining operations worldwide. You will apply deep knowledge of mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and pyrometallurgy to troubleshoot challenges and improve recovery and efficiency across assets.

This remote-position emphasizes data‑driven analysis, digital collaboration, and continuous professional development. You will mentor junior metallurgists, prepare technical reports, and deliver practical recommendations that