Senior Metallurgical Leader – Mineral Processing Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior Metallurgical Superintendent for its Durban operations. Lead a metallurgical plant team, drive recovery and product quality, and optimize processing in a challenging mining environment.

You will oversee laboratory operations, safety, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure plant reliability and profitability. A strong track record in mineral processing and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in mineral processing/metallurgy with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing, separation, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise metallurgical plant operations including crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching and refining.
• Lead test work, optimization strategies, and maximize recovery and concentrate grade.
• Ensure product quality meets market specs and customer requirements.
• Manage reagents, consumables, costs and safety compliance.
• Mentor metallurgists, technicians and operators; drive safety and high performance.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering and geology teams for reliability.
• Oversee metallurgical lab and ensure analytical accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Metallurgy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Metallurgy

Tools

Metallurgical software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a senior Metallurgical Superintendent for its Durban operations. Lead a metallurgical plant team, drive recovery and product quality, and optimize processing in a challenging mining environment.

You will oversee laboratory operations, safety, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure plant reliability and profitability. A strong track record in mineral processing and leadership is essential.