Senior Metallurgical Manager - Remote Operations Support

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Metallurgical Manager to lead metallurgical strategy and remote supervision of mineral processing operations across sites in South Africa. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, remote leadership of dispersed teams, and driving process improvements, with a focus on base and precious metals, flotation, leaching, and smelting.

Candidates should hold MSc or PhD in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and have 10+ years in metallurgical operations

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in metallurgical operations management.
• Strong knowledge of base metals or precious metals processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group-wide metallurgical strategies and best practices.
• Provide remote technical leadership and troubleshooting for mineral processing plants.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and champion opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment for processing operations.
• Mentor and develop metallurgical teams across different sites through virtual collaboration.

Skills

Remote leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mineral processing knowledge

Education

MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Metallurgical accounting software

Performance analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Metallurgical Manager for a fully remote position. In this role, you will provide expert technical guidance and operational support to various mining and processing facilities across the group. You will be responsible for overseeing metallurgical strategies, driving innovation in processing technologies, and ensuring optimal performance and efficiency from a distance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in mineral processing, a deep understanding of metallurgy across different commodities, and exceptional skills in remote team management and stakeholder engagement. This is a critical leadership role contributing to the overall success and profitability of the company's mining operations .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group-wide metallurgical strategies and best practices.
• Provide remote technical leadership and troubleshooting for mineral processing plants.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and champion opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment for processing operations.
• Mentor and develop metallurgical teams across different sites through virtual collaboration.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and technology providers.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in metallurgical operations management, with a strong focus on base metals or precious metals .
• Demonstrated expertise in various mineral processing techniques (e.g., flotation, leaching, smelting).
• Proven experience in remote leadership and managing dispersed teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in metallurgical accounting systems and performance analysis tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant retirement savings plan contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements allowing for remote work from anywhere in South Africa.
• Opportunities for international travel to visit company sites.