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Test Engineer - Concorde Flotation

Metso

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Join a leading company as a Test Engineer for Concorde Flotation and play a pivotal role in promoting innovative flotation technology in Africa. You will engage with customers, lead trials, and develop opportunities in the minerals processing sector while contributing to a sustainable future. Metso offers a collaborative culture with numerous growth opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Global incentive program tied to performance
Hybrid working possibilities
Extensive learning opportunities
Supportive global network

Qualifications

  • You will have several years of experience in industrial operations or technical customer roles.
  • A growth mindset and curiosity to learn more are essential.
  • Proficiency in leading metallurgical trials is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead metallurgical trials on-site to demonstrate Concorde technology.
  • Engage with customers to present Concorde technology and its business value.
  • Identify new opportunities for Concorde in the African market.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Adaptability
Attention to detail

Education

Metallurgical or relevant engineering degree

Tools

Personal computing technologies

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/11/2025

JOB TITLE: TEST ENGINEER – CONCORDE FLOTATION, SOUTH AFRICA

We are seeking a Test Engineer – Concorde Flotation, to join our African Technology Management (Capital Sales) team.

You will be responsible for all internal and external customer facing activities related to Metso’s new Concorde Flotation technology, including laboratory, pilot and industrial scale trials, as well as strategic technology promotion with our African customers. Your role plays a crucial part in the development of the African fine particle flotation market, which will contribute to continued development and sustainable revenue growth for this technology.

In this position, you will report to the Head of Technology Management, Separation & Filtration, Africa.

This position is mainly located in Centurion, Gauteng.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

The Technology Management team consists of experts who are dedicated to serving Metso’s African customers across our extensive proprietary portfolio of Minerals Processing technologies. You’ll be joining a team who are passionate about delivering industry leading, sustainable technology solutions to the African Mining Industry.

We work closely with internal & external stakeholders, such as Metso’s Global Product Groups and Africa-Wide Partners.

Our team culture is all about commitment, cooperation and clarity – we go the extra mile for each other. The members in our direct team are located in Centurion ZA, and Espoo Finland.

What You Will Do


  • Grow the Concorde Flotation technology installed base in Metso’s Market Area Africa
  • Regularly meet our customers and present Concorde technology, its’ capabilities and business value (customer facing expectation, +50% of the time)
  • Propose and lead metallurgical trials on-site, proving the value of Concorde to our customers
  • Identify and develop new opportunities for Concorde in the African market
  • Participate in international conferences, representing Metso flotation technologies
  • Support strategic business development activities related to the go-to market strategy for Concorde
  • Act as the key link between Metso’s African and Global support teams
  • Build a strong network of both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that African deployment of Concorde matches the expectations of our customers


Who You Are


  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • You have a Metallurgical or relevant engineering degree, with previous exposure to minerals processing separation technologies
  • Several years’ experience working on-site in industrial operations, or direct customer facing technical roles
  • A growth mindset, curious to learn more and contribute to the success of the team whilst ensuring that our customers always come first
  • Ability to plan and lead critical metallurgical trials on laboratory, pilot and industrial scale
  • Excellent computer literacy, organizational, interpersonal, and reporting skills – willingness to support the development of technical, sales, commercial, and business development activities within Metso’s Separation technology team
  • Good presentation and facilitation skills – ability to represent Metso on an international stage
  • You are flexible in your approach to work, and have the ability to travel nationally, internationally and globally as required
  • Working in a truly global company, you can navigate various stakeholders with ease and collaborate across diverse cultures and environments


WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?


  • Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
  • Good interpersonal, communication, presentation & facilitation skills
  • Adaptability: maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
  • Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Team Player with ability to work within a matrix organization
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Prepared to work flexible hours to meet deadlines when required
  • Must have proficiency and knowledge of personal computing technologies
  • Willing to undertake extensive travel at least 50% of the time)
  • Willingness to learn and continually improve own knowledge base
  • Driven and independent self-starter focused on meeting or exceeding targets set
  • Ability to lead when the situation requires
  • Ability to manage own time
  • Concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks


What's In It For You


  • An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change
  • Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
  • A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together
  • Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment
  • Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
  • Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication


GET IN TOUCH

Want to rise above the possible with us?


  • Go to our website www.metso.com, click on careers and start your application


How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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