Job Openings Metallurgist - C5 (Fixed Term)

About the job Metallurgist - C5 (Fixed Term)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:       28 May 2026

CLOSING DATE:                     08 June 2026

DEPARTMENT:                       Processing

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To monitor and analyze metallurgical data with the aim of optimizing plant processes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent is essential.
  • Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering Degree or NQF 7 equivalent is essential.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience working as a metallurgist post obtaining the qualification is essential.
  • Work experience in a PGMs concentrator plant environment will be an added advantage.
  • MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential
  • Valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such certificate

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The successful candidate is responsible for:

    • Oversees, monitors and analyses plant metallurgical processes.
    • Develops means to optimize plant metallurgical processes.
    • Conducts sampling surveys to collect plant data.
    • Research new and innovative processes with the objective of refining processes in use.
    • Ensures production targets are met according to plan.
    • Investigates and implements systems to improve efficiencies.
    • Conducts troubleshooting exercises to improve plant recoveries and grades.
    • Monitors and ensures process equipment perform optimally and efficiently.
    • Ensures maximum plant availability.
    • Implements the necessary change management programmes.
    • Assists with the management of capital projects within budget.
    • Plans initiatives and monitors maintenance and plant upgrading.
    • Performs statistical analyses and report on plant efficiencies.
    • Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
    • Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary.


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