Metallurgical Engineer Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits Metallurgical Engineers across South Africa — for mineral processing plants, smelters, refineries and metals manufacturing.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting engineers in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, approach experienced engineers who are not actively looking, and assess every candidate against the technical realities of your projects and sites — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
Metallurgical Engineers are typically responsible for:
- Plant performance, recovery and throughput
- Metallurgical accounting and reporting
- Process improvement and test work
- Reagent and consumable optimisation
- Supporting projects, plant modifications and commissioning
- Safety and environmental compliance in the plant
What We Assess
We assess the commodities and processes a candidate has worked with (for example flotation, leaching, smelting or refining), measurable recovery and cost improvements, metallurgical accounting experience, and plant leadership.
Metallurgical Engineer Salary Benchmarks
Our 2026 South African Engineering Salary Guide puts experienced Metallurgical Engineers at roughly R50k–R82k per month CTC and senior Metallurgical Engineers at R82k–R135k+.
Part of Our Mining Recruitment Practice
This role is part of PMG’s Mining Recruitment practice, alongside process engineers and mining engineers.
Current Vacancies
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How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit plant metallurgists?
Yes, from plant metallurgists to metallurgical managers.
Do you recruit for smelters and refineries?
Yes.
Do you recruit for remote mine sites?
Yes.
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