MINTEK VACANCIES

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SENIOR ENGINEER: CHEMICAL ENGINEER - AMD
Listing reference: minte_000167
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 January 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Chemical Engineer to join the Water Unit within the Nanotechnology Group. The position entails the development of adsorption and filtration technologies for water and wastewater remediation. Using her/his skill set, the candidate will work with the team to conduct technology and product development activities in support of commercialization of new products for application in water and wastewater treatment.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Contribute to the innovation outputs (i.e. technologies, prototypes, products, and patents) of the Division.
• Conduct technology and product development for application in water and wastewater treatment. The tasks include (but not limited to) reaction process designing and engineering, scaling-up, techno economic evaluations, prototype designing and validation processes.
• Plan methodology, equipment, material requirements and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing products and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
• Analyse the root cause of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in product development and validation processes.
• Identify inefficiencies in scale-up of processes, develop and implement process and product improvement measures.
• Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives.
• Engage with industry and identify needs of clients, assist in identifying opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered at full cost recovery.
• Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
• Must stay up to date and informed at an expert technical level with technology and business in the areas of the Division’s work.
• Ensure continuous growth and the provision of specialised training of junior staff to ensure that the professional skills are acquired to develop, deliver and support advanced water treatment products and technologies.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.

 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

•  5 years' experience in research and development of chemical process engineering is a requirement.
•  At least 3 years’ experience in materials synthesis, chemical process design and product development.
•  Systems thinking approach, design thinking and incorporating sustainability elements in product and process development
•  Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
•  Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for chemical processing.
•  An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Must have completed a B.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
• Must possess an MSC/M.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
•  PhD will be an advantage.
•  Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

•  Excellent interpersonal skills.
•  Self-starter and critical thinker
•  Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
•  Effective communication of work, plans, and progress using written and verbal communication
•  Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and coordinate material exchanges with end users

 
SALARY PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 JANUARY 2024
 
Please apply via the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 

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PRINCIPAL MINERAL ECONOMIST: MINERAL ECONOMIST - MME
Listing reference: minte_000168
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek is seeking an individual who will be responsible for procuring major research projects by providing unique expertise within a particular, specialized scientific or engineering area of expertise; direct and implement research and development, experimental and service work, as well as conceptualize new ideas in technology or research which could benefit the industry and the country in the long term.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Business Management

• Participate in the formulation of the division’s long-term policies, plans, and strategy.
• Interact with industry and government experts in the minerals industry.
• Manage collaborative projects with local and international institutes.
• Formulate Section marketing plan & strategy to ensure effective market exposure and secure on-going commercial revenue.
• Coordinate quarterly briefings on certain commodities.
• Source commercial projects and other potential studies wherever possible.

 
Research & Development Management

• Identify the full value chain of mineral beneficiation to marketing and understanding all the components of the value chain and key drivers 5
• Understand all the option analysis used in Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies when accessing and evaluating mineral projects
• Conduct high level optimisation exercises in concept and pre-Feasibility phases of the project
• Determine the risk, analyse and review evaluations models from quantification concepts.
• Research and develop mineral-related economic policy and developments in the economy and mining and minerals sector
• Research and undertake in-depth analysis of economic trends in the domestic and international economy and regional and international mining sector
• Develop mineral-related policies and strategies where relevant and when requested
• Monitor daily press regarding macroeconomic and mining related articles

 
Resource Management

• Identify and procure relevant mineral statistics and economic data including database development.
• Develop mining sector databases in a user-friendly format on Excel.
• Understand and update database of key economic indicators in a user-friendly format on Excel.
• Identify data gaps and assist in procuring and sourcing data.
• Regularly maintain database to reflect the most recent data available.
• Research and understand techniques to analyse data.
• Undertake both the financial and technical input in mineral projects for modelling to create income statement, balance sheet and cash flow models.
• Provide concise, informative, and accurate reports on all research undertaken.
• Conduct high level economic research for Minerals Economics support to Mintek Executive Management and other Mintek divisions.

 
General

• Develop and maintain high level contacts within the minerals industry including government departments and private industry.
• Create and present effective presentations at local and international conferences / workshops.
• Identify important issues regarding economic developments in the sector through presentations, workshops, meetings and visits.

 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY EXPERIENCE:

• Min: PhD in Mineral Related Degrees (i.e., Geology, Mining or Economics or Statistics or related fields)
• Added advantage: MBA
• Must be trained in Geology, Mining, Economics or Statistics; Project Management.
• 10 years relevant industry experience in mineral-related commodity.

 
OTHER COMPETENCIES

• PhD in economics, statistics, quantitative marketing, or related field.
• 10 years of professional experience working with large data sets, understanding of statistical analysis, modelling techniques, data mining and business and/or public policy analysis.
• Financial modelling.
• Computer & technical competence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. 6
• Analytical/problem solving prowess.
• Specialist experience as a professional.
• Specialist technical leadership.
• Direct project management & research experience

 
SALARY PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE CLOSING DATE: 20 DECEMBER 2023
 
Please apply via the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za
 
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 

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ENGINEER: PHYSICAL SEPARATION GROUP
Listing reference: minte_000181
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for Engineer: Physical Separation Group. The successful incumbent will conduct basic technical tasks without direct supervision within a single field of research, provide data that is accurate and ensure compliance with document control and document management processes for simple projects. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
 
Financial sustainability

• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.

 
Execution, People and Planning

• Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act as Principal investigators on such projects.
• Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
• Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work and ensure that procedures are complied with, and quality control and continual improvement are applied.
• Collect and interpret data at a quantitative and qualitative level using discipline specific standard methodologies and procedures. Including the preparation of analytical and descriptive narratives. Ensure that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory.
• Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including coordinating with others.

 
Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements.
• Ensure that the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements.
• As Principal Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.
• May be responsible for equipment / facilities.

 
Relationship Management and Reporting

• Present at local conferences and publish conference papers, journal papers.

 
Interactions

• Staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers), clients/collaborators at technical level.

 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: B. Sc. Hons or 4-year Engineering degree.
• Ideal: MSc, MEng (NB: other lower degrees, must attain the minimum requirement to stay in this position)
• 1- 2 years vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng)
• Must have 2 - 3 years Comminution and Flotation or Physical Separation experience.

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

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TECHNICIAN: INSTRUMENTS IMPLEMENTATION - MAC
Listing reference: minte_000177
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Technician: Instruments Implementation who will be responsible to perform assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced process measurement instruments at plants worldwide.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Be able to manufacture, commissioning at least two main instruments independently.
• Bring in new ideas from self, clients requests for product development.
• Assist development team as required with the aim of being product owner (commercialisation)
• Complete projects within the planned budget and schedule.
• Supporting sales to achieve commercial targets for the division/group.
• Assemble, test and calibrate advanced process measurement instruments.
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced process measurement instruments using established procedures both locally and internationally.
• Job activities related to administration work e.g. Completion of business trip administration. Project Administration
• Examine electrical and electronic problems, identify source of problems and determine method for repair by electrical/electronic circuit diagrams
• Testing of equipment locally or at client sites.
• Be available for standby, call after hours, weekends and during recesses (on a rotational basis).
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements.
• Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspections.
• Comply with client SHEQ procedures 

 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
2 years’ experience in the following:

• Proficient in manufacture, commissioning of at least 2 main instruments
• Able to work independently and with others
• Share functional expertise
• Knowledge of PC board testing and setup will advantageous.
• Knowledge of PLC setup will advantageous.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Electronic Engineering or relevant

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills

 
SALARY PACKAGE: Negotiable CLOSING DATE: 20 December 2023
 
Please apply via the Mintek website at http://www.mintek.co.za
 
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
 
Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE