BSC, BTech or BEng degree in Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering, or related qualification. 2 years laboratory experience in developing and testing technology to utilize Hydrometallurgy to extract valuable metal fines whilst producing 99% pure Hematite. 2 years experience in Hydrometallurgy, with the aim to separate metal fractions from various ores on a bench scale level. At least 6 months experience in separating metal fractions from a titaniferous magnetite concentrate on Demonstration plant level. Experience in pyro metallurgical operations with Ferro alloy production will be advantageous. Sufficient Research and Development experience in a similar environment. Experience in Battery metals extraction and refining. In depth understanding of Research and Development processes and methodologies. In depth understanding of new/novel Hydrometallurgical concepts to beneficiate basemetal ore concentrates, as well as laboratory experiments required for proof of concept. Well-developed laboratory skills, including, but not limited to creating a hypothesis, record keeping, dissection, titration, pipetting, measuring, lab safety and ability to clean and sterilize equipment to ensure results are representative, accurate and not contaminated. In depth understanding of all relevant legal requirements.Send CV in MS Word and SAPS Certified copies of qualifications and ID in PDF.