Senior Metallurgist: Process Optimization – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for our client in Pretoria, SA. The role blends laboratory work, plant data analysis and strategic process development to drive recovery and efficiency in mineral processing plants.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral processing metallurgy, strong understanding of flotation and hydrometallurgy, and proficiency with METSIM and JKSimMet. Hybrid onsite/offsite work is available with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• 7+ years of hands-on mineral processing metallurgy experience.
• Strong knowledge of flotation, hydrometallurgy, and separation processes.
• Experience with metallurgical data analysis and process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical test programs for various commodities.
• Analyze plant data to improve efficiency, recovery, and cost.
• Develop and implement process optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex metallurgical problems and provide solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and R&D teams for modifications.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations and presentations on findings.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental standards in labs and plants.
• Stay updated on metallurgy advances and processing tech.
• Mentor junior metallurgists and technicians.
• Contribute to design and commissioning of facilities or upgrades.

Skills

Metallurgy

Data analysis

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

METSIM

JKSimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for our client in Pretoria, SA. The role blends laboratory work, plant data analysis and strategic process development to drive recovery and efficiency in mineral processing plants.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral processing metallurgy, strong understanding of flotation and hydrometallurgy, and proficiency with METSIM and JKSimMet. Hybrid onsite/offsite work is available with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.