Plant Metallurgist (Gold Recovery / Crushing / Milling / Flotation / Underground / Processing Plant)

Reference Number: 561-1501LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced gold Plant Metallurgist with a background in crushing, milling and flotation circuits to lead metallurgical activities at their gold processing plant in Mpumalanga.

Responsibilities:

• Managing metallurgical performance across crushing, milling, and flotation circuits.
• Track and improve key metrics such as crush size, mill grind, slurry density, throughput, flotation conditions, and reagent usage.
• Manage sampling, assaying, and test work to maintain accurate procedures and reliable data.
• Conduct routine metallurgical accounting and reconciliation.
• Lead initiatives to improve gold recovery and reduce tailings losses.
• Develop and apply process enhancements for efficiency and performance.
• Deliver technical support and training to operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Prepare and submit regular metallurgical performance reports.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 years’ minimum experience in gold processing plants with crushing, milling and flotation circuits.
• Well-versed in gold flotation chemistry and process control.
• Background in gravity separation or downstream gold recovery techniques.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience in improving plant performance and efficiency.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Relocation to the area required.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.