Senior Gold Recovery Metallurgist | Plant Optimization

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development and training

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a Senior Process Metallurgist with deep gold recovery expertise to optimize existing plants and contribute to new metallurgical developments. You will analyze plant performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement improvements to raise recovery, cut costs, and ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, with 8+ years in process metallurgy and strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in process metallurgy with gold extraction.
• Knowledge of gold leaching (cyanide, thiourea), CIP/CIL, and gravity concentration.
• Proficient in metallurgical simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement track record.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead small teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize gold processing circuits including leaching, CIP/CIL, and refining.
• Analyze plant data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop strategies to maximize recovery and reduce reagent consumption.
• Troubleshoot complex metallurgical issues and implement timely solutions.
• Conduct pilot trials and evaluate new technologies.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain metallurgical accounting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership/Team management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a Senior Process Metallurgist with deep gold recovery expertise to optimize existing plants and contribute to new metallurgical developments. You will analyze plant performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement improvements to raise recovery, cut costs, and ensure product quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, with 8+ years in process metallurgy and strong