Senior Metallurgical Engineer - Lead Process Optimization

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Annual leave bonus

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Conference access

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Metallurgical Engineer for on-site Johannesburg operations. You will oversee metallurgical processes, drive recovery improvements, ensure product quality, and lead a team of professionals in a challenging mining environment.

The role requires strong technical background, hands-on mineral processing experience, and proven leadership capabilities to implement innovative solutions and optimize performance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in mineral processing and metallurgy within mining.
• Expertise in flotation, leaching, hydrometallurgy, and pyrometallurgy.
• Experience with process design, simulation, and optimization using industry-standard software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; able to mentor staff.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical operations across comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining.
• Optimize mineral processing circuits to maximize recovery and reduce costs.
• Design and implement new metallurgical processes and technologies.
• Conduct test work, pilot plants, and scale-up studies.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain plant performance.
• Manage and mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians.
• Ensure SHE standards and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geologists, and operations teams.

Skills

Metallurgical Eng

Mineral processing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Metallurgical Engineer for on-site Johannesburg operations. You will oversee metallurgical processes, drive recovery improvements, ensure product quality, and lead a team of professionals in a challenging mining environment.

The role requires strong technical background, hands-on mineral processing experience, and proven leadership capabilities to implement innovative solutions and optimize performance across the plant.