Senior Metallurgist & Extraction Lead – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 invites an accomplished Lead Metallurgist to drive extraction process optimization in Cape Town. You will oversee plant design, commissioning, and ongoing improvements across base and precious metal recovery, while ensuring environmental compliance and safety standards.

The role demands 10+ years in extractive metallurgy, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and strong collaboration with geologists and mine engineers. Hybrid work options are available in this vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years in extractive metallurgy with strong base/precious metals processing experience.
• Expertise in hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy; familiarity with metallurgical simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and optimization of mineral extraction processes (leaching, flotation, solvent extraction).
• Oversee metallurgical design and commissioning of new plants and upgrades in Cape Town.
• Conduct pilot plant studies and bench-scale testing for new tech and process improvement.
• Develop and manage metallurgical accounting to track recovery and losses.
• Troubleshoot operations, identify root causes, implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop a metallurgist/technician team; foster learning and innovation.
• Collaborate with geologists, mine planning engineers, and external consultants.
• Stay at forefront of metallurgical advancements and assess applicability.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and operating manuals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 invites an accomplished Lead Metallurgist to drive extraction process optimization in Cape Town. You will oversee plant design, commissioning, and ongoing improvements across base and precious metal recovery, while ensuring environmental compliance and safety standards.

The role demands 10+ years in extractive metallurgy, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and strong collaboration with geologists and mine engineers. Hybrid work options are available in this vibrant city.