Senior Chemist

Hire Resolve; Springs; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Senior Chemist to join their team in Gauteng. The role involves research and development focused on separating and refining precious and base metals, requiring strong academic qualifications and practical lab skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and the chance to work in cutting-edge chemical innovation.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• BSc (Honours) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy is essential.
• PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy will be an advantage.
• Medically fit for Platinum and Base Metals Refinery.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop processes for separating and refining metals.
• Innovate in hydrometallurgy and chemical experimentation.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Instrumentation skills

Chemical problem-solving

Experimental chemical research

Education

BSc (Honours) in Chemistry

PhD or MSc in Chemistry

Job description

A well-known Mining company, situated in Gauteng, is seeking the expertise of a Senior Chemist to join their team.

The purpose of the role is to research and develop new processes and technologies for separating and refining precious metals and base metals as determined by the company.

Essential Requirements :

• BSc (Honours) (with majors in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy) essential.
• PhD or MSc in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Metallurgy will be a definite advantage.
• A high level of practical laboratory, instrumentation, and chemical problem-solving experience and skills.
• A passion for experimental chemical research and innovation, especially in hydrometallurgy.
• Medically fit for both the Platinum Metals Refinery and Base Metals Refinery.

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.

Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.