Metallurgist

Company: JEMA AFRICA LTD
Location: Kwimba Mhalo Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 10/11/2026

About the Role

To monitor, control, and optimise mineral processing operations to maximise mineral recovery, improve processing efficiency, maintain product quality, and minimise operational costs while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Control: Monitor and control daily mineral processing and metallurgical operations.
Plant Optimization: Optimise mineral recovery and processing plant performance.
Testing & Analysis: Conduct metallurgical tests, sampling, and analysis to determine mineral content and recovery rates.
Process Monitoring: Monitor crushing, grinding, flotation, leaching, and other applicable processing operations.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve metallurgical and processing inefficiencies.
Reagent Management: Monitor consumption of chemicals, reagents, and other processing materials.
Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical production reports.
Continuous Improvement: Analyse production data and recommend improvements to processing methods.
Quality Assurance: Ensure proper quality control of processed minerals and final products.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Mining, Geology, Laboratory, and Engineering teams.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure processing activities comply with operational procedures and environmental requirements.
Cost & Loss Reduction: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce production costs and mineral losses.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in mineral processing or mining operations.
Plant Experience: Experience in mineral processing plant operations is an advantage.
Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of metallurgical accounting, mineral recovery, and laboratory testing.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of mineral processing technologies.
Production monitoring and reporting skills.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.

How to Apply

Submit your application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates to:

Email: careers@jemaafrica.co.tz
Deadline: 10/11/2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to careers@jemaafrica.co.tz

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