Senior Metallurgist – Processing Ops Lead (Klerksdorp)
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Job summary
Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West invites a seasoned Lead Metallurgist to oversee the metallurgical plant operations, driving safety, efficiency and cost control across comminution, flotation, leaching and refining. You will mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians, implement process improvements, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
This executive role offers a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and long-term career
Qualifications
- 10+ years in mineral processing with supervisory experience.
- Proven leadership of metallurgical teams and projects.
- Strong knowledge of base metals, precious metals or PGMs.
- Experience with process control and plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily metallurgical plant operations for safety and throughput.
- Drive strategies to improve recovery, product quality and efficiency.
- Lead and mentor the metallurgical team, fostering safety and innovation.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Manage testing programs, pilot plants, and new process development.
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Job description
Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West invites a seasoned Lead Metallurgist to oversee the metallurgical plant operations, driving safety, efficiency and cost control across comminution, flotation, leaching and refining. You will mentor a team of metallurgists and technicians, implement process improvements, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
This executive role offers a competitive salary package, bonus opportunities and long-term career
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