Junior Metallurgist

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Join Sylvania Platinum as a Junior Metallurgist at the Mooinooi Plant, a key role within our Western Operations division based in Rustenburg, North West. This permanent position requires a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, supported by at least two years of plant experience, ideally with expertise in PGM Flotation and Chrome Recovery Plants. You will be integral in supporting operational management, optimizing processing plants through metallurgical test work, troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and implementing technical standards. Key skills include metallurgical process knowledge, presentation abilities, computer literacy, metal accounting, and effective team leadership. A valid Code 8 driver's license and own transport are essential. Thrive in a safety-focused environment with growth opportunities, contributing to process optimization and cost control while enhancing production quality and performance at a leading precious metals mining company.

Minimum Requirements

  • Post-qualification experience in metallurgical plants and projects will be advantageous.
  • Must have plant processing knowledge, and PGM Flotation and Chrome Recovery Plant experience will be advantageous.
  • At least 2 years of plant experience, processing knowledge, and PGM Flotation and Chrome Recovery Plant experience will be advantageous.
  • Must have good presentation skills.
  • Good computer literacy, administration, and housekeeping skills are essential.
  • Must have a valid code 8 driver’s license and own transport.
  • Team player, self-managed, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual
  • A natural Leader with good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the overall operational management of processing plants and ensure effective technical operation within the defined processing recipes.
  • Assist with implementation of and maintain technical standards and procedures in the plant.
  • Perform metallurgical test work and initiate technical projects to optimize plant performance.
  • Lead and participate in some process design and commissioning activities as may be required.
  • Production debottlenecking and troubleshooting
  • Cost optimization.
  • Responsible for adequate monitoring and timely reporting of production quantity and quality parameters, metal accounting, and performance data collation
  • Ensure adherence to the company’s Health and Safety Standards
  • Good employee relations and effective people management
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