Lead Metallurgist
Rustenburg, 0202, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Materials Engineering
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lead Metallurgist to join their remote operations team, supporting their activities in the Rustenburg area. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to drive advancements in mineral processing and recovery from a remote setting. You will be responsible for optimizing metallurgical processes, troubleshooting operational challenges, and contributing to the design and implementation of new processing technologies.
This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a remote work environment and possesses a deep understanding of extractive metallurgy and mineral processing, aiming to contribute significantly to operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for our mining projects.
- Oversee and optimize metallurgical processes, including crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching, to maximize mineral recovery and product quality.
- Troubleshoot process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conduct laboratory and pilot plant test work to evaluate new processing techniques and reagents.
- Develop and maintain process simulation models to predict and optimize plant performance.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to plant operations teams remotely.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards in processing operations.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in mineral processing and metallurgy, with a strong focus on hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy.
- Demonstrated experience in process optimization, scale‑up, and troubleshooting in a mining environment.
- Proficiency with metallurgical simulation software (e.g., METSIM, GEMS).
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders.
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Generous annual leave and paid time off.
- Opportunity to work fully remotely with flexibility in work hours.
- Access to cutting‑edge technology and professional development resources to enhance your career in metallurgy .
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