Senior Metallurgist: Mineral Processing & Optimization

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical and retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Metallurgist for a mineral processing plant in Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee metallurgical operations, optimize recovery, and drive continuous improvements across crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching.

The role requires strong problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to implement upgrades and ensure safety and compliance at the Rustenburg site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in mineral processing metallurgy.
• Experience with base metals or precious metals (gold, PGMs, copper, zinc).
• Proficiency in metallurgical simulation software and data analysis.
• Strong process control and automation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control metallurgical processes to ensure optimal performance and recovery rates.
• Conduct laboratory and plant-scale test work to evaluate new processing techniques.
• Analyze metallurgical data, identify trends, and implement process adjustments.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and improve plant efficiency.
• Manage and interpret assay results and metallurgical accounting.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards compliance.
• Prepare technical reports on plant performance and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on upgrades.
• Provide technical training and support to plant operators and supervisors.
• Stay updated with the latest metallurgical technologies and practices.

Skills

Metallurgy

Process control

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Lab analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering (related field)

Tools

MetSIM

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Metallurgist for a mineral processing plant in Rustenburg, North West. You will oversee metallurgical operations, optimize recovery, and drive continuous improvements across crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching.

The role requires strong problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams to implement upgrades and ensure safety and compliance at the Rustenburg site.