Senior Gold Metallurgist — Lead Processing & Innovation

AngloGold Ashanti; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Facilities access

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Senior Mining Metallurgist to oversee metallurgical processes and optimize gold recovery. You will lead technical investigations, manage reagent usage, and implement testing protocols within the processing division.

The role requires 8–10 years in large-scale mining or mineral processing, a BSc/BEng in Metallurgical Engineering, and strong leadership with safety compliance. 24/7 plant environment with growth and relocation support likely.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of gold extraction processes and mineralogy.
• Proficiency in metallurgical modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in high-pressure industrial environments.
• Deep understanding of South African mining safety legislation and environmental standards.
• Effective communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Optimize metallurgical recovery rates through continuous monitoring and process adjustment.
• Lead technical audits and investigations into plant performance and recovery losses.
• Manage the design and implementation of new metallurgical testing protocols.
• Oversee reagent management and cost-control strategies within the processing plant.
• Collaborate with the mining department to ensure ore quality meets processing requirements.
• Supervise junior metallurgists and technicians to foster technical growth.
• Ensure all metallurgical activities comply with strict environmental and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain detailed metallurgical accounting and reporting systems.

Education

BSc in Metallurgical Engineering

BEng in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Senior Mining Metallurgist to oversee metallurgical processes and optimize gold recovery. You will lead technical investigations, manage reagent usage, and implement testing protocols within the processing division.

The role requires 8–10 years in large-scale mining or mineral processing, a BSc/BEng in Metallurgical Engineering, and strong leadership with safety compliance. 24/7 plant environment with growth and relocation support likely.