Senior Metallurgical Engineer: Mineral Processing (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Life assurance

Performance bonuses

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to oversee mineral processing operations near Klerksdorp, North West. You will optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining to maximize recovery and product quality, while leading technical projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral processing (base metals or gold), a Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering degree (Master's preferred), and hands-on experience with METSIM and JKSimMet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Metallurgical or Chemical Eng with metallurgy focus; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in mineral processing, base metals or gold experience.
• Experience optimizing flotation, leaching, and solid-liquid separation.
• Proficient with METSIM and JKSimMet software.
• Strong analytical, leadership and project management skills.
• Hybrid role with site visits near Klerksdorp and remote analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize comminution, flotation, leaching and refining circuits.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, data analysis and process modeling.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions.
• Develop process improvements and new technologies.
• Ensure quality control standards and product specifications.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and environmental teams.
• Ensure process safety and environmental compliance.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and technicians.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements.

Skills

Mineralogy knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Process control

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering (metallurgy specialization)

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to oversee mineral processing operations near Klerksdorp, North West. You will optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining to maximize recovery and product quality, while leading technical projects.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral processing (base metals or gold), a Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering degree (Master's preferred), and hands-on experience with METSIM and JKSimMet.