Metallurgist Full Time

RPO’s client is seeking a dedicated Metallurgist. The role involves providing metallurgical support to the plant management team and ensuring the plant operates effectively according to the agreed business plan and process parameters. The goal is to meet safety, product quality, and quantity targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the overall operational management of processing plants, ensuring effective technical operation within defined processing recipes.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining technical standards and procedures in the plant.
• Perform metallurgical test work and initiate technical projects to optimise plant performance.
• Lead and participate in some process design and commissioning activities as required.
• Address production bottlenecks and troubleshooting.
• Optimise costs effectively.
• Adequately monitor and timely report on production quantity and quality parameters, metal accounting, and performance data collating.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s Health and Safety Standards.
• Foster good employee relations and effective people management.

Knowledge/Education Requirements:

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
• BTech Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• Post Graduate qualification is advantageous.

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in metallurgical plants.
• Experience in PGM flotation and Chrome recovery plants is essential.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy, administration, and housekeeping.
• Valid certificate of fitness.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license and own transport.

Personality Requirements:

• Team player with self-management and self-motivation.
• Enthusiastic individual with natural leadership and good communication skills.
• Prepared to perform routine official stand-by duties as required.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. 

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Llizelle Jansen at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn 
  
  

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: careers@rpo-recruit.za.com