MINTEK

HEAD: LEACHING

Listing reference: minte_000449

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Head in the Leaching department of the Hydrometallurgy Division. The Head: Leaching will lead the execution of multiple highly complex assignments/projects that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills, as well as strong guidance to subordinates to deliver impact. Knowledge and expertise at this level allows the incumbent to be seen as a leading contributor and technical integrator across disciplines more than a single research field, makes decisions which have a major impact on the research direction and outcomes at national level.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INDICATOR:

• Interpret the organizational strategy to ensure that research is aligned with the organizational strategic
• choices.
• Operational: Systems design with integration of multiple disciplines/processes
• Discoveries/Patents: Identify opportunities
• Prepare large funding proposals to attract funding from a variety of sources for highly complex projects.
• Ensure external revenue contribution to support activities of the research group.
• Analyse and manage coordinated research projects addressing complex and often unique problems that are encountered by the specific industry sector. This involves thoroughly assessing the problem and conceptualizing the research so that is adequately addresses the opportunity and that there is an adequate value proposition for delivering the research.
• Analyse, interpret and report on highly complex research outcomes and is regarded as a national expert in a broad field, or an international expert in a specialized field. This includes reports, publications, presentationsetc. at the level of national or international expert level.
• Management of large multiyear projects and programmes, including resource and execution planning.
• Responsible for technical signoff of the work of junior staff.
• Responsible for significant equipment / facilities.
• Work independently and provides instruction to junior staff. Receive no additional guidance and instruction
• on unusual and complex problems.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of a national / international expert.
• Lead, guide, mentor and train staff and supervise post-graduate students.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of MSc or MEng
• Ideal: PhD in Extractive Metallurgy or in relevant scientific field relating to Hydrometallurgy Discipline
• (Engineering or Science).
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in the relevant field
• SACNASP or ECSA registered

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SENIOR ENGINEER: PROCESS CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION

Listing reference: minte_000455

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

We seek individuals who are experienced in the field of advanced process control systems with a specific focus on furnace control onsite installations and furnace optimisation. Needs to exercise a high degree of judgement, creativity and foresight. The preferred candidate will further give inputs into future furnace control and optimisation research directions for Mintek and can participate in these R&D activities as time allows.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Execute furnace control installations, both locally and internationally, in which interactions with clients and technical expertise are required at a professional level.
• Execute R&D projects in line with the divisional research programme, employing finance control and electrical engineering theory and principles.
• The main contact point on client projects for both project administration and technical aspects.
• Provide clients with advanced training at a nationally-competitive level of technical expertise.
• Contribute technically to marketing presentations.
• Ascertain needs of clients, to contribute to annual R&D planning and strategy.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Min - MSc or MEng. Electrical or Electronics.
• PhD will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in the minerals or minerals-related industry.
• Work experience in control and/or operation of submerged-arc furnaces.
• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally, and work with minimal supervision.

The following skills/knowledge will be advantageous:

• Experience furnace control, technology evaluation, flowsheet development, modelling or simulation of circuits.
• Computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C , C# or Python)

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