Job Description

Plant Metallurgist Cape Town (Southern Suburbs)

Shape the Future of Industrial Power with Metallurgical Precision

Do you thrive under pressure? Are you passionate about materials science and its role in large-scale industrial systems? Join an industry-leading team where innovation meets impact. Our Central Engineering Department is looking for a dynamic Plant Metallurgist to drive excellence in boiler and pressure vessel engineering.

Why This Role is Exceptional:

• Be a Key Influencer: Guide the selection and procurement of critical materials that power industrial plants across Africa.

• Travel & Explore: Conduct metallurgical inspections across the continent, and visit international suppliers and steel mills.

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with mechanical, design, and procurement teams at the forefront of engineering in Southern Africa.

• Elevate Your Career: Enjoy continuous learning opportunities and exposure to some of the most complex metallurgical environments in the region.

What You Bring to the Table:

• BSc or BEng in Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, plus a Master's in Metallurgy.

• 5+ years' experience in boilers and industrial plant environments

What You Know and Excel At:

• Boiler designs: Shell & tube, watertube systems

• Combustion, circulation, and heat transfer principles

• Pressure vessel manufacturing and life assessment

• Corrosion chemistry, boiler water treatment, and alloy steel applications

• Metallurgical failure analysis and microscopy skills

Your Impact What You'll Do:

• Advise on strategic materials for boiler and pressure vessel systems.

• Collaborate with design teams to implement material strategies.

• Scout and inspect top-tier steel suppliers locally and internationally.

• Conduct in-depth metallurgical inspections from hardness testing to replica analysis and heat damage evaluation.

• Represent the brand globally at industry exhibitions and inspections.

Perks and Details:

• National and international travel is expected

• Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to your expertise

• Work with one of Southern Africa's most respected industrial engineering teams