Job Description
The Metallurgist will be responsible for overseeing and optimising all metallurgical processes at Chikuti Mine, with a particular focus on vat leach operations. This is a hands-on technical role requiring a sound understanding of gold leaching chemistry, process control, and plant performance management. The successful candidate will work closely with the mine management team to maximise gold recovery while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage, monitor, and optimise vat leach tank operations to achieve target gold recovery rates
• Conduct routine metallurgical testwork and interpret results to improve process efficiency
• Oversee reagent management, including cyanide handling, pH control, and carbon-in-leach monitoring
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve gold yield
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical reports and reconciliations
• Ensure all processing activities comply with ZCSA, MHPSA, and Environmental Management Agency (EMA) regulations
• Collaborate with the mining team on ore characterisation, blending, and feed grade management
• Supervise and mentor process plant operators, promoting a culture of safety and technical excellence
• Investigate and resolve process disruptions, equipment malfunctions, and metallurgical losses
• Maintain accurate records of plant performance data, reagent consumption, and inventory
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a metallurgical role within a gold or base metals mining environment
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with vat leach tanks and associated gold processing circuits
• Knowledge of cyanidation processes, elution, electrowinning, and smelting is a distinct advantage
• Experience with reagent dosing systems, solution chemistry analysis, and process control instrumentation
• Familiarity with Zimbabwean mining regulations and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and metallurgical mass balance software
• A valid Class 4 driver's licence will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified people to send detailed CVs by email to hr@starinternational.co.zw
