Mineral Processing & Metallurgical Industry Specialist – Business Development

Job Details

Company: GEOTECH

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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Job Description

Introduction

An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially driven Business Development professional with experience in the mineral processing, metallurgical engineering or mining technology sector.

Our client is an established specialist in mineral processing equipment and metallurgical process technology, supplying solutions used in precious metals recovery, gold extraction and process plant applications.

We are looking for a technically minded individual who understands the mining and mineral processing industry, can identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships and develop markets for specialised process equipment and technologies.

This is an opportunity for someone who combines industry knowledge with commercial acumen and enjoys working with mining companies, engineering contractors and mineral processing operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the mining, minerals processing and metallurgical industries.

Build and maintain relationships with mining houses, gold processing plants, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Promote specialised mineral processing equipment and metallurgical process solutions.

Identify opportunities relating to gold recovery, carbon processing, elution and desorption systems, carbon transfer, cyanide recovery and related process technologies.

Develop and manage a sales pipeline, from initial prospecting through to proposal development, negotiation and contract award.

Understand client processing requirements and collaborate with technical teams to recommend appropriate equipment and process solutions.

Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, presentations and tender submissions.

Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, upcoming mining projects and potential plant upgrades or expansions.

Represent the business at industry meetings, technical discussions, exhibitions and client site visits.

Achieve agreed business development targets and contribute to the company's growth strategy.

Maintain accurate customer records, sales forecasts and business development reports.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Relevant qualification in Business Development, Sales, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Demonstrable experience in business development, technical sales, applications engineering or commercial roles within the mining, mineral processing or metallurgical equipment industry.

An understanding of gold recovery and precious metals processing technologies.

Exposure to one or more of the following would be advantageous:

Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) processes.

Gold elution, carbon desorption and recovery plants.

Carbon transfer systems and carbon fines filtration.

Acid wash, copper elution and cyanide recovery systems.

Hydrometallurgy, heap leach operations and metallurgical process technology.

Gas scrubbing, dust extraction and environmental control systems.

Modular process plants and specialised mineral processing equipment.

Proven ability to identify sales opportunities, develop customer relationships and convert opportunities into revenue.

Strong commercial, negotiation, presentation and communication skills.

Ability to understand technical requirements and communicate effectively with engineers, plant personnel, procurement teams and senior decision-makers.

A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Willingness to travel to mining operations and client sites as required.

Package & Remuneration

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