Plant Metallurgist
📍 karoi zimbabwe
⏰ Expires 09 April 2026
Description
The Metallurgist will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all metallurgical processes at Chikuti Mine, with a particular focus on vat leach operations. This is a hands-on technical role requiring a sound understanding of gold leaching chemistry, process control, and plant performance management. The successful candidate will work closely with the mine management team to maximise gold recovery while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standard. Manage, monitor, and optimise vat leach tank operations to achieve target gold recovery rates
Conduct routine metallurgical testwork and interpret results to improve process efficiency
Oversee reagent management, including cyanide handling, pH control, and carbon-in-leach monitoring
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a metallurgical role within a gold or base metals mining environment
Demonstrated hands-on experience with vat leach tanks and associated gold processing circuits
Knowledge of cyanidation processes, elution, electrowinning, and smelting is a distinct advantage
Experience with reagent dosing systems, solution chemistry analysis, and process control instrumentation
Familiarity with Zimbabwean mining regulations and reporting requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and metallurgical mass balance software
A valid Class 4 driver's licence will be an added advantage
Employer: star international