Senior Metallurgist - Beneficiation & Dewatering

• We are looking for a Senior Metallurgist – Beneficiation & Dewatering to join our Technology Management team in the Africa organization.
• In this role, you will work as a technical expert in process metallurgy, identifying, evaluating, and developing opportunities within operating brownfield process plants across Africa.
• Your work will play a key part in improving plant performance, supporting customers, and generating sustainable growth opportunities for Metso.
• You will report to the Head of Technology Management, Separation & Filtration, Africa .
• This role is based in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa , with a hybrid working model .
• This role includes travel throughout Africa , with customer-facing activities expected approximately 50% of the time.

Team you will belong to

• You will join the Technology Management team, consisting of experts dedicated to supporting Metso's African customers across our extensive portfolio of minerals processing technologies.
• Team members are based in Centurion, South Africa, and Espoo, Finland. Our team works closely with Metso's Global Product Groups, Africa-wide partners, and customers across the mining industry to deliver sustainable and industry-leading technology solutions. Our culture is built on commitment, cooperation, and clarity, with a shared focus on supporting customer success.

What you'll do

• Conduct high-level audits of beneficiation and dewatering plants, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce energy and reagent consumption, enhance product quality, and support plant debottlenecking initiatives.
• Plan and execute sampling campaigns, metallurgical test work, and troubleshooting activities.
• Use advanced data analysis, modelling, and simulation to develop, justify, and present flowsheet improvements and brownfield expansion opportunities.
• Lead conceptual studies for beneficiation and dewatering plant expansions and collaborate with Technology Managers to develop tailored customer solutions.
• Identify and qualify opportunities for additional Metso equipment, upgrades, and replacement projects while contributing to spot sales objectives.
• Build strong customer relationships, represent Metso at international conferences, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across Africa.
• Travel extensively throughout Africa to support customers, site audits, and business development activities

What you'll bring

• Matric Grade 12.
• Metallurgical Engineering or another relevant engineering degree with exposure to minerals processing and separation technologies.
• Strong experience working in industrial operations, process plants, or customer-facing technical roles within the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of beneficiation, separation, and dewatering processes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead metallurgical trials at laboratory, pilot, and industrial scale.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, process modelling, simulation, and technical problem solving.
• Excellent computer literacy, reporting skills, and the ability to support technical, commercial, sales, and business development activities.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to translate operational challenges into value-adding business solutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively in a matrix organization.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and global teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Africa and internationally.