ORGANIZATIONS
* SD-GOLD
* SHANJIN INTERNATIONAL
* OSINO RESOURCES
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining and Shanjin International are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference given to suitably qualified Namibian citizens. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced metallurgy manager who will be responsible for leading the metallurgical function to ensure optimal plant performance, product quality, and metal recovery across all processing stages. This role oversees process design, optimization, metallurgical lab functions, plant trials, product specifications, production targets, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, the role includes managing consultants and contractors, as well as mentoring staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct metallurgical accounting and oversee metal reconciliation processes.
- Monitor product quality, yield, recoveries, and plant throughput to meet production objectives.
- Lead research initiatives and plant trials to test new technologies, reagents, equipment, or processes.
- Implement process improvements to enhance recovery rates, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
- Monitor plant performance data to identify trends and root causes of process deviations.
- Provide expert technical support to plant operations teams to resolve process challenges and bottlenecks.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of process equipment and critical circuits.
- Develop and update process control strategies, operating procedures, and metallurgical standards.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor department budgets.
- Manage staffing, succession planning, performance appraisals, and training programs.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment across all operational units.
Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- Ten (10+) years of experience in the industry, plus five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience, preferably in gold processing.
- Advanced knowledge of metallurgy principles, testing procedures, and mineral processing techniques.
- Strong communication, leadership, project management, and report-writing skills.
- Proven track record in production management, SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality) compliance, and people leadership.
- Physically fit to move in a multiple-stairs environment.
- Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
How to Apply
* All applicants are reminded to indicate position applied for in the subject line.
* If you have not heard anything from us two weeks after the due date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
* NO HARD COPY CV’S WILL BE ACCEPTED AT OUR OFFICES.
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