Technical Metallurgist

About the role

The Technical Metallurgist provides metallurgical and process engineering support to ensure safe, stable and efficient production of chrome and platinum group metals (PGM). The role monitors plant performance, optimises process parameters, leads investigations and supports R&D and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on plant metallurgical performance, including throughput, recovery, yield, grade, product quality and stability.
• Optimise process parameters, operating envelopes and control practices to improve chrome and PGM recovery, quality and plant efficiency.
• Investigate process losses, deviations and operational constraints, recommending corrective actions.
• Plan, support and report on laboratory, pilot‑plant and plant trials, handling sampling, test work, data analysis and implementation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate metallurgical data for production reporting, mass balancing, metal accounting and decision‑making.
• Support cost control by monitoring reagent use, consumables, product losses and process inefficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to metallurgists, laboratory personnel, process controllers, operators and plant teams.
• Coach and mentor junior metallurgists, graduates, interns and plant personnel.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Laboratory, SHE, Procurement, Finance, R&D and external service providers to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Ability to monitor, analyse and report on metallurgical performance metrics.
• Capability to optimise process parameters and control practices.
• Experience conducting laboratory, pilot‑plant and plant trials.
• Knowledge of cost control and reagent usage in a metallurgical environment.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction and reporting.
• Commitment to safety, environmental compliance and zero‑harm culture.

Required skills

• Metallurgical performance monitoring
• Process optimisation
• Laboratory testing and pilot‑plant trial execution
• Data analysis for metallurgical decision‑making
• Cost control and reagent management

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑value chrome and PGM production.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams across Operations, R&D and Technical Services.
• Professional development through coaching and knowledge‑sharing sessions.