IRENE RAVHURA
Graduate Metallurgist Aspiring Geometallurgist
Westonaria,GP
Summary
Graduate Trainee Metallurgist supporting gold plant operations through process monitoring, laboratory analysis, and metallurgical accounting. Works with mineral processing, process optimisation, and plant performance data to identify deviations, support troubleshooting, and strengthen operational decisions. Applies a solid grasp of orebody variability and metallurgical response behaviour to technical reporting and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Graduate Trainee Metallurgist
South Deep Gold Mine - Gold Fields
Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring metallurgical processes to improve operational efficiency and plant performance.
- Conducted laboratory testing and analyzed process samples to support operational decision-making.
- Monitored plant equipment performance and reported deviations affecting production.
- Participated in troubleshooting process-related challenges and recommended practical improvement initiatives.
- Maintained accurate process records, laboratory reports, and operational documentation.
- Act as the metal accounting officer, responsible for metal accounting, gold balance, and dispatch.
- Assisted with implementing health, safety, and environmental procedures in accordance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve plant reliability and operational efficiency.
- Participated in technical meetings focused on process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Gained practical experience operating metallurgical equipment while following safe operating procedures.
- Support laboratory testing activities by preparing samples and recording results for process evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Extraction Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg
03.2025
Bachelor of Earth Sciences - Mining and Environmental Geology
University of Venda
11.2022
Skills
Mineral processing
Metallurgical testing
Laboratory analysis
Process data analysis
Hydrometallurgy
Metal accounting
Root cause analysis
Process optimization
Equipment performance monitoring
Technical reporting & documentation
Certification
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Extraction Metallurgy
Work Availability
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Timeline
Graduate Trainee Metallurgist
South Deep Gold Mine – Gold Fields
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Earth Sciences - Mining and Environmental Geology
University of Venda
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Extraction Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg