What Jobs are available for Metallurgy in South Africa?

Purpose Of The Job
To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all metallurgical waste handling work ensuring the achievement of production and quality targets.

Job Responsibilities
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE
Supervise The Team

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP's are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Financial Management

• Control costs

People Management
Supervise subordinates, including training and development of the Metallurgical Team

Production

• Achieve Production Budget
• Compiled daily production report
• Manage SAP notifications for process
• Drive IMS and MES systems

Quality

• Achieving Process Quality

Operational Excellence

• Manage integration of improvement projects and change management initiatives
• Follow instructions from direct senior

1st Line Supervision

• Supervise the safe and environmentally friendly operation of the metallurgical processes
• Achieve Shift Target
• Achieving Metallurgy Quality

Maintenance

• Prepare plant for maintenance processes
• Create notifications for maintenance work

Reporting

• Complete the shift report
• Update the MES and KPI's
• Improvement Projects:
• Supervise the integration of improvement projects and change management initiatives

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Ensure cost effective operation
• Monitor and control section costs

Competencies Required
Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Co-ordinate and Control
• Results Orientation
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Managing Conflict
• Flexibility
• Team Supervision
• Business Understanding

Skills
Workplace Competencies:

• MQA Certification - skills programme as follows:
• Control of Metallurgical waste recovery Plant
• Conveyor belts
• Crushing
• Screening
• Sensor based sorting technology
• Monitor sorter throughput and ejection rate under live conditions
• Material feed preparation and flow dynamics
• Conduct x-ray test on sorter
• Mechanical skills to unblock and perform basic maintenance like replacing screens
• Risk assessment
• Supervisory Development programme
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma or B Tech Degree

Additional Requirements

• Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

Experience
5 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years supervisory experience

Closing date: 3 October 2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy or Minerals Processing or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role as a Plant Manager within a gold mining or processing facility.

• Unquestionable track record of integrity and ethical behaviour, adhering to industry standards, regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Computer Literacy
• Fluency in both verbal and written English is essential
• Code 8 Driver's license

Internal candidates to complete the internal Job application form with HR as acknowledgement from HOD on application.

If the form is not attached, your application will not be considered.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in Gold and Uranium plants
• A Relevant Post-Graduate Qualification

SKILLS AND PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Internal locus of control (self-starter)
• Integrity
• Reliable
• Strong Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making abilities

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This role requires a 4.1 MHSA Legal appointment.

• The Head of Metallurgy – Operations is the top representative of the Metallurgical Business Units.

• The jobholder manages his business unit independently but has recourse to the Executive:
• Metallurgy for advice and expertise.
• The jobholder aligns the vision of the Business Unit in order to maximise profits and ensures that the best extraction methods are applied.
• The incumbent has a clear vision of what should be done in order to achieve targets.
• Fundamental to the role is the leadership of this organisation to attain and sustain company

standards. This includes functional, technological, and environmental and people leadership.

• In addition to functional aspects such as risk analysis, scenario planning, planning optimisation, benchmarking, auditing and reporting, and installation of best practices and standards, technological and human resources are developed.
• The jobholder will create a culture of consequential thinking within his Business unit and actively encourage his team to align their thoughts to the consequences of actions taken and decisions made.
• The jobholder must strategically position and manage his Business Unit in a profitable manner thus enhancing the image of the company both internally and externally.
• In consultation with the Executive: Metallurgy, the jobholder will provide a strategic role in transforming his business unit in order to be competitive in the market by being aware of what competitors are doing and by bringing on board new technologies that would benefit the company.
• The job holder is responsible for his/her own safety, as well as for others according to the Mine Health and Safety Act.

MINING WITH PURPOSE

Harmony remains committed to conducting its business in a safe and sustainable manner, creating value for all our stakeholders and improving the lives of our communities and employees.

1. Applications without relevant copies of ID and qualifications
   will not be considered.
   Certified copies, with SAPS stamp not older than 3 months, will need to be submitted.

2. Your application will be subjected to medical screening, security screening and other verifications/assessments without creating the expectation of being a successful candidate. By applying, you are giving consent to the above.

3. If you have not received any correspondence within 21 days after the closing date, regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

Appointment will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To perform the role of Head of Department (HOD): Gold and Biometallurgy within the division. The responsibilities and authorities of the HOD in the Gold and Biometallurgy division in relation to post requirements of managerial, technical and key support personnel are outlined.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff and liaise with all relevant Departments.
• Responsible for the day-to-day technical coordination and operation of the division.
• Data processing / control, reporting of testwork according to company guidelines with minimal input from the line manager. This includes writing up reports, be it progressive or final.
• Creating the context for the work within which certain objectives need to be achieved. This implies planning and structuring of task achievements over a period that ranges from 1 week to 3 months.
• Responsible for monitoring of consumable levels within the Gold and Biometallurgy division and expenses in conjunction with the divisional manager.
• Evaluation of results and interpretation thereof.
• The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
• Management, training and direction of subordinates in quality, testwork methodology, safety and time management.
• Meet company targets with respect to turnover and local costs.
• Oversee weekend test-work and monitoring of the tests over weekends and public holidays, if required.
• Assist with the planning, set–up, commissioning and operation of all Gold and Biometallurgy testwork.
• Formatting, editing and setting up of forms required to record laboratory test work results and associated data.
• Responsible for the effective and appropriate use of equipment and facilities with good housekeeping.
• Responsible for resource planning and testwork scheduling of the division.
• Assist the Manager: Gold and Biometallurgy as and when required.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient running of the Gold and Biometallurgy, with very low equipment downtimes.
• Assist management with the development, effective utilization and supervision of human resources for the division, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Assist with results evaluation and troubleshooting.
• Provide input in CAPEX requirements for the division.
• Coordinate the division's project execution effectively.
• Assist the division with achieving project TAT.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Perform any other reasonable task(s) as assigned by the direct line manager and or division manager.
• Need to act on behalf of the Manager: Gold and Biometallurgy when required.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Production.
• Quality management system.
• Health and safety.
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or enter hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to a higher authority to take action.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc and or MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Metallurgy.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years in the relevant field.

Competencies

• Good people and communication skills. Must not be afraid to communicate relevant details and specifics with key stake holders, be it internal or external Clients, colleagues, seniors or subordinates alike.
• Reputation to drive projects to completion within specified timelines i.e. at all times displaying a sense of urgency to meet or exceed the Client's requirements.
• Ability to work fast and accurate by implementing good time management skills.
• Work neat and organized by keeping all equipment, files and associated paperwork in its place.
• To have an unwavering work ethic thereby building trust in a courteous manner.
• Must be "hands-on" and take accountability when conducting any projects ascribed to him/her.

Job Description
Key Role
WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Required

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechnical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years' experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
• Strong project management skills

Additional Information
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Key Role

WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications and Experience Required

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechnical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years' experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
  Strong project management skills

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Reporting to the Lead, Fixed Equipment Integrity, the Materials / Corrosion Engineer leads efforts to ensure the integrity, reliability, and longevity

of materials used in industrial systems their knowledge in the Bussiness Unit. This role involves advanced analysis of material performance, corrosion mechanisms, and mitigation strategies. The materials/corrosion engineer commonly acts as a consulting resource to others across business unit. As they grow in expertise, they increasingly participate in an informal network of their peers in Materials & Corrosion. They become familiar with the senior engineers in the company and consult & plan with them regularly.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Materials Selection & Evaluation
• Recommend suitable materials for specific applications based on mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, using Company Materials Labs or third-party labs
• Applies his/her knowledge to all Facility Engineering equipment, such as Refinery Fixed Equipment and Piping Systems
• Welding design review and problem solving
• Equipment repair, including materials properties input for fitness for service
• Materials & corrosion risk-based inspection analysis
• Analysis and inspection of Refractories and Advice on Repair Strategies
• Provides SME advice on Companies Welding and Refractory Heat treatment Requirements to Third parties
• Provides SME advice on Coatings as per Company requirements
• Evaluates Materials requirements as per MOC (Management of Change) requirements for both Capital and Maintenance Projects
• Advice on Design and implementation of corrosion protection systems (e.g., cathodic protection, coatings).
• Develop corrosion monitoring programs and interpret data (e.g. IOW development and settings)
• Provides Technical Leadership
• Provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary teams on materials and corrosion issues.
• Use industry best practices and Networking to improve material performance and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Keep abreast and advice Company of Best Practices and Standards
• Ensure adherence to international standards (e.g., NACE, ASTM, ISO, API).
• Provide support during company audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide materials/corrosion SME support for Capital and Maintenance Project Initiatives
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships related to materials engineering. Process and systems best practise compliance and guidance.

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters in Material Science / BSc in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy or B-Eng

Experience
– 8+ Experience in Materials/Corrosion Engineering preferably in the Oil and Gas industry

Certifications
– API 571/ 579/580/581 & NACE CP Level II/III Advantageous

Soft Skills
- Leadership/Communication/Analytical Thinking/ Cross Functional Collaboration/Ability to prioritise, make thinking visible and manage pressure around competing deliverables. Can communicate appropriately at Senior Management, peers, Inspection and operations stakeholders levels.

Technical Skill Set
Materials Engineer must have developed experience and have a broad and in-depth knowledge of materials and corrosion. Skills include the following:

• Materials properties,
• Fabrication methods and their effects on properties,
• Welding processes + PWHT and their effects,
• Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation methods,
• Application of chemical inhibition.
• Understanding of materials degradation mechanisms.
• Materials properties input for fitness for service analyses.
• Fracture mechanics analysis, including testing. Knowledge of chemistry and microstructure
• effects on toughness.
• Welding and Refractory Heat Treatment Requirements
• Coating Systems Requirements
• Technical Report Writing.

Key Industry Organizations

• API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, BS, SANS and ISO equivalents

Application deadline:
18 October 2025