Senior Process Geomet

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South Africa

Job ID 980 Closing date 10/05/2025 Last Updated 14/04/2025 We are one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining, refining and recycling operations and development projects within the key mining regions of Africa, Australia, Philippines & Americas.

Senior Process Geomet Glencore Copper Johannesburg, South Africa

Glencore Copper is seeking a Senior Process Geomet to lead and standardize geometallurgical practices across our Copper operations and projects, with a focus on Kamoto Copper Company and Mutanda Mining in the DRC. This role will be based in our Melrose Arch office in Johannesburg, South Africa and will provide strategic technical leadership across studies, projects, and operations.

Glencore Copper

We are one of the worlds largest producers and marketers of copper, with mining operations and development projects in key mining regions across Africa, Australia, and the Americas.

Our Team

The African Regional Technical Services team supports existing and future operations and projects. This team plays a pivotal role in delivering best-practice operational performance and long-term strategy at our assets while driving Glencores ambitious growth agenda. This role offers a significant opportunity to work in a high-performance environment, supporting world-class operations and projects globally.

The Opportunity

The Senior Process Geomet is accountable for implementing geometallurgical standards across Glencores Copper operating sites and development projects, focusing on:

Embedding Glencore Copper Processing Technical Standards (Geometallurgy, Metal Accounting, Orebody Characterization).

Leading the planning, execution, and governance of Geometallurgical study programs.

Supporting greenfield and brownfield expansions and optimizing performance of operating assets.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, rollout, and governance of Geometallurgical Standards, Guidelines, and Reporting.

Provide geometallurgical support to studies, projects, and operations (with a focus on the DRC region).

Define and manage ore characterization programs and metallurgical laboratory testwork.

Develop geometallurgical block models to support Life of Asset planning.

Implement technical systems for data collection, modeling, and prediction of metallurgical performance.

Coordinate with Technical Study Managers, Mining, Geology, and Processing teams.

Conduct site visits to DRC operations (Kamoto and Mutanda) as required.

Identify best practices, standardize methodologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Mentor and coach site-based technical teams.

Support technical due diligence and project reviews.

Operating Context

Implement Glencore Coppers Geometallurgical Standards and Best Practices.

Maintain Geometallurgical Technical Systems / Frameworks.

Conduct Geometallurgical reviews and support technical tollgate assessments.

Work closely with exploration, mining, geology, and metallurgical functions to integrate geometallurgy into the resource-to-market value chain.

Control Elements

Glencore Copper Technical Standards (Processing, Geometallurgy, Metal Accounting).

Business and Budget Planning Standards and Guidelines.

Study, Project, and Operational Reviews.

Your Training, Skills & Expertise

Bachelors Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Geology, or a related discipline.

10+ years experience in metallurgical and/or geometallurgical roles, preferably within copper operations.

Strong technical expertise in Geometallurgy, Process Mineralogy, and Metallurgical Modelling.

Proficiency in Geometallurgical and Mass Balance software tools.

Demonstrated experience in developing geometallurgical models for mine planning and project studies.

Strong business acumen and ability to influence technical and operational decision-making.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Bilingual in French/English is an advantage.

Willingness to travel regularly to the DRC.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Glencore is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Through our IDEAL framework (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Local), Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds. We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees. We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity. Join us in championing IDEAL, where inclusivity unlocks potential and fuels high performance.

Information :

• Company : Glencore
• Position : Senior Process Geomet
• Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng
• Country : ZA