Senior Metallurgist - Lead Mineral Processing & R&D

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Relocation support

International travel

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Metallurgist to lead complex metallurgical projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This senior role focuses on advancing beneficiation, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in mineral processing and metal recovery.

You will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, supervise pilot plants, mentor staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and manage project budgets to enhance profitability and sustainability of operations.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Metallurgy or related field from a reputable university.
• Minimum 12 years in industrial metallurgy with a focus on mineral processing.
• Proven track record leading R&D and implementing new technologies.
• Experience with flotation, leaching, hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.

Responsabilités

• Lead R&D initiatives to improve metallurgical recovery and process efficiency.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot metallurgical processes for minerals.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and scale-up studies.
• Provide expert guidance and mentor junior metallurgists and engineers.
• Prepare detailed metallurgical reports from test work.
• Collaborate with related teams to ensure sustainable operations.
• Stay updated on advances and assess applicability to operations.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance in labs and plants.
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Contribute to design and commissioning of new plants.

Connaissances

R&D leadership

Process optimization

Data analysis

Flotation

Leaching

Hydrometallurgy

Pyrometallurgy

Formation

PhD or MSc in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Outils

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Metallurgist to lead complex metallurgical projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This senior role focuses on advancing beneficiation, optimizing processes, and driving innovation in mineral processing and metal recovery.

You will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, supervise pilot plants, mentor staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and manage project budgets to enhance profitability and sustainability of operations.