Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life assurance

Professional growth

Continued education

Conferences

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading mining and metals company, seeks a Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer to optimize metallurgical operations in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive recovery, efficiency and product quality through advanced mineral processing techniques and process simulations.

The role requires 8+ years of mining experience, a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, and strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in metallurgical process engineering within the mining sector.
• Expertise in mineral processing techniques (flotation, leaching, gravity separation) and process simulation.
• Strong data interpretation, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize metallurgical processes to improve recovery, reduce costs and enhance product quality.
• Troubleshoot mineral processing plants and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct test work and pilot studies to evaluate new processes and reagents.
• Develop and maintain process models and simulations to predict plant performance.
• Collaborate with operations and research teams to deploy improvements and new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and operation manuals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Mineral processing

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading mining and metals company, seeks a Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer to optimize metallurgical operations in Sandton, Gauteng. You will drive recovery, efficiency and product quality through advanced mineral processing techniques and process simulations.

The role requires 8+ years of mining experience, a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, and strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.