Senior Chemical Engineer – Mining & Metallurgy (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our mining and metallurgy client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role centers on optimizing extraction and processing operations, developing metallurgical processes, and solving complex chemical challenges in mineral refining.

Based in Polokwane with a hybrid work model, you will collaborate with geologists and operations teams, apply hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy principles, and drive sustainable productivity while meeting environmental

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and troubleshoot complex chemical processes specific to mineral processing and refining.
• Optimize extraction and processing operations and develop new metallurgical processes.
• Apply hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy principles to maximize resource value while maintaining environmental standards.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join our mining and metallurgy client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role centers on optimizing extraction and processing operations, developing metallurgical processes, and solving complex chemical challenges in mineral refining.

Based in Polokwane with a hybrid work model, you will collaborate with geologists and operations teams, apply hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy principles, and drive sustainable productivity while meeting environmental