Lead mineral processing operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape, using metallurgical expertise and plant leadership to maximize recovery, quality, and throughput.
This Senior Metallurgical Superintendent oversees a mineral processing plant within a prominent South African mining organization. The position requires expertise in plant operations, process optimization, safety, and team leadership. You will drive operational excellence while supporting environmental compliance and cost-effective performance.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily metallurgical plant operations, performance, and throughput
Manage and mentor metallurgists, operators, and maintenance personnel
Control metallurgical parameters for recovery and product quality




Drive improvements reducing costs and minimizing operational downtime
Manage departmental budgets and metallurgical reporting
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field
At least eight years' mineral processing operations experience
Three to five years' supervisory or management experience
Knowledge of base or precious metals processing
Strong safety, analytical, leadership, and communication skills
Apply metallurgical leadership, process optimization, and operational management expertise to support secure, efficient plant performance in Kimberley.

📌 Senior mineral processing superintendent (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley