Plant Metallurgist
Listing reference: b2gld_000257
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Metallurgist
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Plant Metallurgist is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Process Plant Team.
Job description
- Perform metallurgical accounting and reconcile gold metal balances.
- Ensure daily sample collection and full traceability of all samples.
- Execute metallurgical laboratory project test work.
- Optimise process plant performance, processing parameters and reagent usage.
- Monitor reagent stock levels and assist the Chief Metallurgist with reagent budgeting.
- Conduct regular task analyses and maintain and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Ensure safe working procedures are documented and followed, and promote compliance with the HSE Management System.
- Control and minimise the environmental impacts of activities within the area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, standards and procedures.
- Assist staff in developing performance agreements, review progress and provide constructive feedback and guidance.
- Support staff development through Personal Development Plans (PDPs), on-the-job coaching and appropriate training.
Minimum requirements
- Advanced Diploma in Mineral Processing or Metallurgical Engineering at NQF Level 7.
- At least two years’ progressive experience in process operations.
- Completion of a Metallurgist Graduate Programme.
- A BEng or BSc degree in Chemical Engineering at NQF Level 7 will be an added advantage.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence.