Senior Metallurgist – Mineral Processing & Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Medical, retirement & life insurance

On-site accommodation & transport

Professional development opportunities

Key role in major processing hub

Résumé du poste

Placements24 client in the mining sector seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join their processing and beneficiation team near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing mineral recovery from ore, with responsibilities in process development, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of metallurgical plants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and has at least six years of experience in mineral beneficiation, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in metallurgical processing, especially mineral beneficiation.
• Strong knowledge of flotation, leaching, gravity separation and related mineral processing techniques.

Responsabilités

• Oversee and manage metallurgical plant operations focused on mineral processing and recovery.
• Conduct laboratory test work and pilot plant trials to optimize existing processes and develop new ones.
• Analyze process data to identify bottlenecks and implement performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to equipment, reagents, and process parameters.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations within the plant.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to implement process modifications and upgrades.

Connaissances

Mineral processing

Flotation

Leaching

Gravity separation

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Outils

Process simulation software

Data analysis tools

Description du poste

Placements24 client in the mining sector seeks a skilled Metallurgist to join their processing and beneficiation team near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on optimizing mineral recovery from ore, with responsibilities in process development, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of metallurgical plants.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and has at least six years of experience in mineral beneficiation, with strong