Rustenburg: Plant Metallurgist

January 28, 2026 Jobs in Bojanala Platinum

Job Description

About the Role

The Plant Metallurgist plays a vital role in assisting the Plant Manager in achieving production budgets and ensuring plant readiness for LOM treatment profiles. This position supports the Metallurgical team to deliver required services to Section Managers, focusing on process optimization, quality performance, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring that legal, safety, environmental, and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained within the area of responsibility.
Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, scheduled, executed, and monitored in accordance with short and long-term Ore Processing objectives, technical standards, and procedures, and statutory requirements.
Identify improvement opportunities, develop business cases, scope, and execute approved improvement projects.
Analyze relevant processing data for the allocated portion of the plant and in own area of responsibility, reporting and investigating barriers to effective quality performance, causes of delays, and deviations, and assist in ensuring mitigating plans are prepared and implemented.
Liaise with maintenance, operational, and support function personnel to implement plant optimization projects.
Support Production Teams to achieve targets for tonnes treated within their section of responsibility and carats recovered.
Assist in managing all plant governance requirements – technical, operational, and quality standards audits – and ensure compliance within their section of responsibility.
Ensure a stable and sustainable plant performance within their section of responsibility.
Update all relevant process documentation for the Treatment Plant.

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate or relevant NQF level 4 qualifications.
BSc Engineering or B-Tech (Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy).
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a processing plant.
Valid EB/Code 08 Driver’s License.
LIMN modeling or Diamond Wizard knowledge/experience is an advantage.

Qualifications

Completed Grade 12 certificate or relevant NQF level 4 qualifications.
BSc Engineering or B-Tech (Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy).
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a processing plant.

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Salary & Benefits

Salary will be discussed during the interview process.

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About Engineering Jobs in Bojanala Platinum

Bojanala Platinum, located in the North West Province of South Africa, is a significant mining region known for its rich deposits of platinum group metals. The engineering sector in this area generally follows national trends, with job opportunities available across various industries. Typically, engineers working in Bojanala Platinum are involved in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals.

Salaries for engineers in this field can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries can range from R500 000 to R1,5 million per annum, although these figures should be viewed with caution due to the significant variation that can occur within this range. For instance, entry-level engineers may earn on the lower end of this scale, while senior professionals or those working in larger companies may command higher salaries.

Common skills required for engineering roles in Bojanala Platinum include proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and programming languages such as Python or C++. Engineers should also possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in teams. Additionally, knowledge of mining-specific regulations and safety protocols is often essential. Typically, engineers working in this sector must be willing to work outdoors in challenging environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

Engineering roles are commonly found in various industries, including manufacturing, processing, and exploration. The financial services sector, technology industry, and other sectors may also employ engineers with expertise in mining-related fields. Generally, these industries value the unique skillset required for engineering roles in Bojanala Platinum.

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Career development opportunities abound for engineers working in this field, often involving lateral moves or promotions within organisations. Typically, senior engineers can move into leadership positions or take on specialisations such as project management or technical consulting. Further education and training may also be necessary to stay current with industry developments and advancements in technology.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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