8 Metallurgist jobs in South Africa

Metallurgist should enhance plant processes and achieve optimal throughput, final product quality, and value by providing expert technical assistance and support for process control applications.

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for protecting self and others to ensure zero harm and eliminating fatalities.
• Reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Collect and summarize the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Review and assess the impact of critical risks and monitor the effectiveness of critical controls relevant to the work area.
• Develop and implement a metallurgical blueprint for the area of functioning to ensure efficient and effective processes.
• Offer technical input and solve complex metallurgical problems for specific processes/systems to troubleshoot and improve the overall process performance.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice transfer to improve the process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports of the process performance for effective monitoring and control.
• Provide SME input into production plans to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
• Liaise up and down the stream to offer the best support and input to the process performance for effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop an expert-level understanding of installed equipment and processes to identify and implement ideas to improve and develop processes and equipment to ensure cost and process efficiency.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to share expert knowledge where needed to improve and optimize processes.
• Postgraduate studies would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of gold processing techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using metallurgical software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.

Additional Requirements

• Postgraduate studies would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of gold processing techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using metallurgical software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.

What we offer:

When you join DRD GOLD, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and development, from technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.

Metallurgist should enhance plant processes and achieve optimal throughput, final product quality, and value by providing expert technical assistance and support for process control applications.

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for protecting self and others to ensure zero harm and eliminating fatalities.
• Reinforce a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Collect and summarize the specific risks within the working area and implement plans/systems to avoid these risks.
• Review and assess the impact of critical risks and monitor the effectiveness of critical controls relevant to the work area.
• Develop and implement a metallurgical blueprint for the area of functioning to ensure efficient and effective processes.
• Offer technical input and solve complex metallurgical problems for specific processes/systems to troubleshoot and improve the overall process performance.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice transfer to improve the process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports of the process performance for effective monitoring and control.
• Provide SME input into production plans to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
• Liaise up and down the stream to offer the best support and input to the process performance for effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop an expert-level understanding of installed equipment and processes to identify and implement ideas to improve and develop processes and equipment to ensure cost and process efficiency.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to share expert knowledge where needed to improve and optimize processes.
• Postgraduate studies would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of gold processing techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using metallurgical software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.

Additional Requirements

• Postgraduate studies would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of gold processing techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using metallurgical software and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining industry.

What we offer:

When you join DRD GOLD, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and development, from technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions.

With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.

Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics, and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Kickstart your career with an internship programme.

The KMC programme lasts over 12 months, providing challenging hands-on roles in a diverse environment.

If you possess competencies such as problem solving, time management, teamwork, analysis, reasoning, energy, and self-motivation, this could be your opportunity to build a career with Komatsu Mining Corporation (KMC).

We are offering an opportunity for a university student who has completed all theoretical modules of their qualification in physical metallurgical engineering to gain workplace exposure.

The position is a one-year fixed-term contract based in Wadeville.

• BTech, BEng, or BSc in Engineering Metallurgical

• Sample preparation
• Microstructural analysis
• Hardness testing
• Chemical analysis
• Metallurgical failure analysis
• Exposure to foundry metallurgy

• Key Performance Behaviors
• Leadership
• Continuous learning
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Service orientation
• Drive for results

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Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics, and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Kickstart your career with an internship programme. The KMC programme lasts over 12 months, providing challenging hands-on roles in a diverse environment. If you possess competencies such as problem solving, time management, teamwork, analysis, reasoning, energy, and self-motivation, this could be your opportunity to build a career with Komatsu Mining Corporation (KMC).

We are offering an opportunity for a university student who has completed all theoretical modules of their qualification in physical metallurgical engineering to gain workplace exposure. The position is a one-year fixed-term contract based in Wadeville.

Qualifications/Requirements

BTech, BEng, or BSc in Engineering Metallurgical

Key Job Responsibilities

• Sample preparation
• Microstructural analysis
• Hardness testing
• Chemical analysis
• Metallurgical failure analysis
• Exposure to foundry metallurgy

Additional Information

Key Performance Behaviors

• Leadership
• Continuous learning
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Service orientation
• Drive for results

RPO Recruitments Client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Metallurgist Plant in the Northern Cape. The successful candidate will measure production process performance and conduct tasks within a metallurgical environment to enable efficient and cost-effective production.

Responsibilities :

• Process Theory Knowledge
• Crushing, screening, conveying, stacking, and reclaiming; gravity separation (Jigging); deslimes and degrid cyclones; water recovery (thickeners); tailing disposal; sampling; dust suppression and extraction; online analyser
• Formal Technical Knowledge and Training
• Process flow and instrumentation diagrams for:
• Bruce primary and secondary crushing
• Overland conveyor and ROM stacking
• Ongrade wash and screening
• Offgrade wash and screening
• Beneficiation
• High-pressure roller crusher
• Product conveying and stacking
• Process water and slime handling
• Automated process control philosophy
• Maintenance management
• Root cause analysis, report writing, problem solving, trend analysis
• Management Knowledge
• Middle Management Program
• Finance for Non-financial Managers
• Human Resources Management
• Work Team / Individual Performance Management
• MS Office (advanced), JDE, Risk Assessment, Permits to Work, MES, Scada
• SHERQ Knowledge
• SHERQ Standards and Procedures, Integrated Risk Management, First Aid
• Legal
• Mine Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation
• Relevant COPs and knowledge of SAQA regulations
• Technical Skills
• Process control and optimization
• Effective and accurate reporting, scope of work generation
• Management Skills
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating
• Communication
• Supervisory skills

Requirements :

• 5+ years operational Mineral Processing experience
• 1+ years Team leader / Project leader / Supervisor experience in Mineral Processing
• 2+ years operational Gravity Separation Technology experience
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Metallurgy
• Degree / BTech Degree (NQF Level 7) in Metallurgy

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career-changing move.

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.
• Apply today by contacting Lee Wilhelm at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• Visit the RPO Recruitment website or email your CV.

We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not suitable, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.

Listing reference: minte_000270

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 August 2024

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Research and Development

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Mintek has exciting opportunities for a Research Engineer within the Pyrometallurgy Division to conduct fundamental and applied research in the design, development and demonstration of pyrometallurgical processes and technologies. The position will focus on developing computational materials science models to enhance understanding of the thermophysical and thermochemical properties of selected conventional and non-conventional slag systems. The role requires a strong understanding of computational materials chemistry, thermochemistry, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, and engineering design fundamentals. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Experience with designing and operating electric arc furnaces is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
• Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
• Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals and demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in pyrometallurgy.
• Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim, FactSage or similar is an added advantage.
• Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
• Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BSc Eng/BEng degree in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process/Materials Sciences) or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Ideally, PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process/Materials Science) or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling competencies relevant to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling, is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
• Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
• Experience with postgraduate research is desirable.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
• Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
• Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.

Listing reference: minte_000270

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 August 2024

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Research and Development

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Mintek has exciting opportunities for a Research Engineer within the Pyrometallurgy Division to conduct fundamental and applied research in the design, development and demonstration of pyrometallurgical processes and technologies. The position will focus on developing computational materials science models to enhance understanding of the thermophysical and thermochemical properties of selected conventional and non-conventional slag systems. The role requires a strong understanding of computational materials chemistry, thermochemistry, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, and engineering design fundamentals. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Experience with designing and operating electric arc furnaces is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of computational materials science modelling using both ab initio and molecular dynamics methods, and their application to the calculation of thermodynamic and transport properties of high-temperature metallurgical systems in solid and liquid states.
• Proven experience with open source computational materials science tools such as LAMMPS, DL-POLY, Quantum Espresso, or similar.
• Strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals and demonstrated ability to conceptualise and deliver high impact research in pyrometallurgy.
• Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with pyrometallurgical process software and design tools such as PyroSim, FactSage or similar is an added advantage.
• Experience with software automation and scripting languages such as Python is an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems.
• Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BSc Eng/BEng degree in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Mechanical/Process/Materials Sciences) or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Ideally, PhD in Engineering (Metallurgical/Chemical/Process/Materials Science) or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on modelling competencies relevant to pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on computational materials science modelling, is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with high performance computing and the use of shared/remote computational resources is desirable.
• Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.
• Experience with postgraduate research is desirable.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects.
• Passion for pyrometallurgy research, technology development and technology transfer.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
• Ability to independently engage with industry leaders, operators and high-level international partners.