Metallurgist

Recruiter:

Pro Personnel

Job Ref:

RTB002861/R

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re seeking an experienced Metallurgist (Metallurgical Test Work Support) to join the mine’s operations team in Pretoria | Rust de Winter for a 6-month contract. This role will provide critical technical oversight and operational support for metallurgical test work conducted for the Client, ensuring accurate results and practical implementation on site.
ð Location: On-site with the mine’s operations team – Pretoria | Rust de Winter
â³ Duration: Fixed-term contract – 6 months

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
8–10 years’ experience in extractive metallurgy, preferably in gold/base metal processing.
Proven track record in metallurgical test work design, execution, and analysis.
Strong cross-functional communication skills between lab and operations.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the main technical link between the Client and the mine’s processing/operations teams.
Review and confirm test work scopes, sampling plans, and methodologies.
Oversee sample collection and preparation for accuracy and compliance.
Monitor test work progress, ensuring data integrity and timely results.
Analyse metallurgical data and prepare clear, actionable operational reports.
Provide technical guidance to integrate findings into plant/process optimisation.
Ensure compliance with site safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a seasoned metallurgist to make an immediate, high-impact contribution to a live mining operation

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