Senior Metallurgical Engineer – Hybrid, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Metallurgical Engineer to oversee metallurgical processing across major mining assets near Cape Town. You will set strategy, mentor the metallurgical team, and drive safety, efficiency and recovery improvements in a demanding industrial environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Metallurgy or related field (Master's preferred), 10+ years in metallurgical engineering with 5+ in leadership, and strong expertise in mineral processing, process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in metallurgical engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role within the mining industry.
• Proven track record of optimizing complex mineral processing operations (e.g., flotation, leaching, gravity separation).
• Strong understanding of metallurgical accounting, process control, and quality management systems.
• Experience with mineral processing simulation software (e.g., MetSim, JKSimMet) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into actionable operational improvements.
• A deep commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the metallurgical engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop, implement, and monitor metallurgical process strategies to maximize mineral recovery and product quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational challenges and implement effective, data-driven solutions.
• Oversee the design, commissioning, and optimization of mineral processing equipment and circuits.
• Manage metallurgical accounting, reporting, and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and exploration teams to ensure seamless integration of metallurgical processes.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in mineral processing and implement relevant innovations.
• Ensure all operations comply with stringent health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage the metallurgical department's budget and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Mineral processing

Process optimization

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

MetSim

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Metallurgical Engineer to oversee metallurgical processing across major mining assets near Cape Town. You will set strategy, mentor the metallurgical team, and drive safety, efficiency and recovery improvements in a demanding industrial environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Metallurgy or related field (Master's preferred), 10+ years in metallurgical engineering with 5+ in leadership, and strong expertise in mineral processing, process