Senior Metallurgist: Lead Ore Processing & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement planning

International travel opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Metallurgist to head metallurgical operations in Durban, SA. You will optimize mineral processing, drive R&D initiatives, and ensure industry standards are met while leading a team of professionals on-site with occasional travel.

The role blends laboratory analysis with field oversight, offering hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advanced projects in a major mining hub.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in metallurgy or related field required.
• At least 10 years of mineral processing/metallurgy experience.
• Proven track record in process optimization and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize all mineral processing plant aspects including comminution, flotation, and leaching.
• Develop and implement new metallurgical processes to improve recovery and reduce costs.
• Conduct pilot plant trials and scale-up studies for new processes.
• Analyze plant performance data and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor metallurgists and technicians to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Metallurgist to head metallurgical operations in Durban, SA. You will optimize mineral processing, drive R&D initiatives, and ensure industry standards are met while leading a team of professionals on-site with occasional travel.

The role blends laboratory analysis with field oversight, offering hybrid work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advanced projects in a major mining hub.