Plant Metallurgist (Gold Recovery Crushing Milling Flotation Underground Processing Plant) – Mpumalanga, South Africa
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Job Location:
Mpumalanga - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reference Number: 561-1501LH
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced gold Plant Metallurgist with a background in crushing milling and flotation circuits to lead metallurgical activities at their gold processing plant in Mpumalanga.
Responsibilities:
- Managing metallurgical performance across crushing milling and flotation circuits.
- Track and improve key metrics such as crush size mill grind slurry density throughput flotation conditions and reagent usage.
- Manage sampling assaying and test work to maintain accurate procedures and reliable data.
- Conduct routine metallurgical accounting and reconciliation.
- Lead initiatives to improve gold recovery and reduce tailings losses.
- Develop and apply process enhancements for efficiency and performance.
- Deliver technical support and training to operational teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety health and environmental requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.
- Prepare and submit regular metallurgical performance reports.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy Mineral Processing or Chemical Engineering.
- 5 years’ minimum experience in gold processing plants with crushing milling and flotation circuits.
- Well-versed in gold flotation chemistry and process control.
- Background in gravity separation or downstream gold recovery techniques.
- Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Analytical problem solving organizational and communication skills.
- Hands-on experience in improving plant performance and efficiency.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent contract.
- Relocation to the area required.
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at
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Leanne Laas
Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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