Plant Metallurgist
Listing reference: drdgd_000067
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 December 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Brakpan
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Ergo Mining is looking for a Plant Metallurgist who will optimize mineral processing performance through laboratory testing, statistical data analysis, and technical investigations. The person in this role will ensure laboratory data integrity and collaborate with operations to implement safe, data-driven process improvements.
Job description
- Conduct laboratory testwork and pilot work to support process optimisation in the plant.
- Conduct metallurgical investigations and research and recommend technically sound, and data supported solutions.
- Analyse and interpret laboratory and plant data using the metallurgical software or tools to support performance and optimisation.
- Develop and test hypotheses using statistical analysis to support data driven decision making
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and plant performance reviews.
- Oversee laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) to ensure data integrity.
- Support the Assistant Plant Superintendent in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with Operations personnel on process improvement initiatives and support Research & Development projects related to metallurgical performance.
- Promote a strong safety culture, meeting Environmental and Health & Safety requirements.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Extraction Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry.
- Minimum 3 years's experience in metallurgical role within the mining industry, with a focus on gold processing plants.
- Valid driver's licence with own transport.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Company-contributed medical aid.
- Pension/Provident Fund.
- Annual bonus.
- Employee wellness and assistance programme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.