Senior Metallurgist: Lead Mineral Processing & R&D

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Accommodation

Training & conferences

Career growth

Global organization

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to oversee and optimize metallurgical processes to maximize recovery and product quality. This hands-on role requires leadership of a team of metallurgists and technicians in a remote mining setting.

You will conduct lab and pilot-scale testing, analyze data, implement new processing techniques, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in extractive metallurgy or mineral processing.
• Proven expertise in metallurgical processes (base metals, precious metals).
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Experience with metallurgical simulation software and lab techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• On-site work in a remote mining environment.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr.Sci.Nat) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage projects and lead technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot metallurgical processes.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate process performance.
• Analyze metallurgical data, interpret results, and provide recommendations.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance in operations.
• Lead and mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians.
• Collaborate with mine operations, engineering, and R&D teams.
• Manage development and implementation of new metallurgical technologies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and process documentation.
• Monitor and control process parameters to maximize recovery and quality.
• Stay current with advancements in metallurgy and mineral processing technology.

Connaissances

Leadership

Data-driven

Problem solving

Formation

Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy/Chemical Eng

Outils

Metallurgical simulation software

Description du poste

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Metallurgist to oversee and optimize metallurgical processes to maximize recovery and product quality. This hands-on role requires leadership of a team of metallurgists and technicians in a remote mining setting.

You will conduct lab and pilot-scale testing, analyze data, implement new processing techniques, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.