Metallurgical Technician

Job highlights

Mineral processing, leaching, electrolytic and smelting solutions to clients globally Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Glencore Technology

Job ID

07O - 00176626

Closing date

09/07/2026

Last Updated

01/07/2026

Metallurgical Technician

Glencore Technology

Melrose, South Africa

Ref. No. GT1596

Glencore Technology delivers world-leading mineral processing, leaching, electrolytic and smelting solutions to clients globally. Our products include the IsaMill, Jameson Cell, ISASMELT, Albion Process and ISAKIDD technologies. We combine great technology with a small, dynamic team. We partner with clients to deliver solutions that combine process design, engineering design, training, commissioning, and ongoing support for the life of their projects.

We are seeking a passionate Metallurgical Technician to join our Growth and Sales team in Melrose. Working closely with our client, process & sales team, you will be responsible for flowsheet development, equipment sizing, process modelling, test work at client site across our flotation, grinding and hydrometallurgical technologies, helping translate test work into robust plant designs. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with advanced flotation technology and contribute to the development and implementation of Jameson Cells, with additional exposure to IsaMill and Albion technologies. Your role will primarily encompass training and supporting site teams, test work completed on mine sites and in laboratories, commissioning our technologies and supporting the clients on planning and interpreting test work. The role includes significant domestic travel away from home up to 50-70% of the time.

This role requires the ability to write and speak in English.

Design, oversee, and assist with test work programs on mine sites and laboratories

Ongoing support to technology users and key stakeholders

Provide advise through all facets of project development and execution, including test work, analysis, equipment sizing, flowsheet development/modelling, commissioning, and post-commissioning support

Identification of continuous improvement opportunities

Support the development, marketing, investigation and implementation of our technologies.

Develop and validate flowsheets, mass balances and process simulations from test work data

Lead equipment selection and sizing for Jameson Cell, IsaMill and Albion Process installations

Translate metallurgical test results into engineering design and operating parameters

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Degree in chemical engineering or metallurgy or Mining engineering.

+5 years’ experience operating flotation circuits on a mine site

Experience performing flotation and grinding testing activities at an industrial level

Experience operating industrial flotation plants: implementing new developments and interacting with clients

Advanced English skills (Ability to discuss technical concepts in English required)

Knowledge of flotation mass balances, process simulation, and mineralogical characterization

Experience conducting testing programs with metallurgical laboratories

Experience with Jameson cell technology would be preferred

Additional experience in grinding, stirred milling, hydrometallurgy, smelting and/or refining is advantageous

Experience scaling test work into industrial plant design and supporting clients through execution