Senior Process Metallurgist: Lead Mineral Processing

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Metallurgist to optimize recovery and quality in mineral processing at its Richards Bay operations in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead metallurgical projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with R&D and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong theory-backed, hands-on background, 7+ years in process metallurgy, and proficiency in MetSim or JKSimFloat, with a track record of improving efficiency, yield, and safety compliance in mining plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process metallurgy, with a focus on mineral processing plants.
• Experience with metallurgical unit operations and process optimization.
• Proficiency in modelling/simulation tools such as MetSim or JKSimFloat.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot metallurgical processes for mineral recovery, including comminution, flotation, leaching, and refining.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale test work to evaluate new process technologies and improvements.
• Analyze plant performance data, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, process flowsheets, and equipment specifications.
• Provide expert metallurgical advice to plant operations, engineering, and management teams.
• Ensure metallurgical processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and yield enhancement.
• Mentor and train junior metallurgists and technicians.
• Collaborate with R&D departments on new technology development and implementation.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in metallurgy and mineral processing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication & report-writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MetSim

JKSimFloat

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Metallurgist to optimize recovery and quality in mineral processing at its Richards Bay operations in KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead metallurgical projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with R&D and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong theory-backed, hands-on background, 7+ years in process metallurgy, and proficiency in MetSim or JKSimFloat, with a track record of improving efficiency, yield, and safety compliance in mining plants.