Senior Metallurgist - Beneficiation & Dewatering

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JOB TITLE: SENIOR METALLURGIST – BENEFICATION & DEWATERING, BASED IN CENTURION, GAUTENG

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.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

Purpose-led work : Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.

Wellbeing : Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.

Rewards : Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Flexibility : Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.

Growth : Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.

Culture : A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

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We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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