Senior Metallurgist
Company: Minopex
Location: Griekwastad, Northern Cape
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
Permanent Position
Job Purpose
The Senior Metallurgist will monitor production outputs and optimise process efficiency in line with plant capacity and sound processing principles at the Koedeskloof Iron Ore Mine.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
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Valid driver’s license (Code B, EB, or C1)
Experience and Skills Requirements
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5–8 years of technical and production experience in a mineral processing environment, with at least 2 years as a Plant Metallurgist
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Technically skilled in froth flotation processes
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Experience in process modelling and control is advantageous
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Oxide flotation experience is advantageous
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Computer literate and skilled in MS Office suite
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Proficient in English
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Strong presentation, time management, attention to detail, and supervisory skills
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Employee relations and people management experience
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Financial management and technical reporting skills
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Data analytic skills
Duties and Responsibilities
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Ensure integration and coordination of process activities
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Establish data monitoring, automation, reporting, and accounting systems
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Adhere to specified process parameters within sections
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Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on deviations in systems, processing, and equipment
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Consult with the Supervisor/Management before implementing changes based on analysis of deviations
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Provide technical and production support to Supervisors/Management
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Conduct research and testing, consolidating findings with past reports
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Perform cost analysis to evaluate the viability of implementing changes in processes
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Ensure record accuracy, budget compliance, and administrative duties
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Drive continuous process performance improvements
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Submit monthly technical metallurgical performance reports
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