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SBU ACCOUNTANT (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT)
Listing reference: minte_000357
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Budgeting
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SBU Accountant (Management Accountant). The candidate will be responsible to manage the accuracy of financial data maintained within the general ledger for the compilation of annual financial statements in accordance with legislative requirements and accepted practice. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
Management Accounts
  • Draw and analyse management reports per allocated division
  • Through analysis, ensure that all revenue and expenditure is processed to the correct GL accounts . Where incorrect postings are identified, investigate and correct through journalisation.
  • Establish root cause of incorrect postings and take corrective action to avoid in future incidents.
  • Perform monthly period-end procedures, and related analytical functions when required.
  • Investigate budget variances and report to Mintek management.
  • Compile monthly management packs for SBU’s inclusive of management accounting and project information as required.
 
Budget Management
  • Provide financial input to divisions with annual budgeting and regular forecasting.
  • Perform trend analysis per division to assist divisions in accurate budgeting. Advise SBU managers on common mistakes.
  • Set-up of divisional budget templates and assist with all budget reviews by giving guidance to divisions and compilation of budget packs.
  • Perform calculation of annual labour rates per division.
  • Provide financial advice to SBU’s with determination of cost recovery rates.
  • Control budget transfers on IFS (Opex vs Capex)
  • Control and monitor the actual expenditure relating to CAPEX against budgeted CAPEX targets as well as handling issues arising from the CAPEX process related to management accounting and project issues.
 
Project Administration
  • Ensure that the SAP Project Administration system is adhered to by reviewing and evaluating processes, ensuring compliance with SOP’s.
  • Review individual project establishment through supporting documentation. After establishing compliance with SOP’s, release the project on the system.
  • Evaluating and monitoring accuracy of projects through review of planning documentation and actual revenue/expenditure.
  • Review monthly billing of projects and release to FI IFS.
  • Monitor, reconcile and exercise control over SBU financial functions.
  • Review revenue reserves for reasonability and perform sample calculations to ensure that revenue recognition is accurate.
 
Other
  • Liaise and co-ordinate with auditors and SBU managers.
  • Completion and submit statutory returns to the South African Reserve Bank and STATS SA.
  • Regular feedback sessions with SBU managers regarding their financials and report to Head: Budget and Project Management.
  • Assist with business improvement and cost reduction initiatives within business units.
  • Liaise extensively with other departments in Finance and within larger company environment.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • BCom Honours Degree or equivalent qualification
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in management and cost accounting environment
  • Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel). IFS will be an advantage.
  • Project Management experience is essential 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Be able to work in a team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
  • Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility
 
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​POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Listing reference: minte_000355
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Research and Development
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW. The Biometallurgy Division at Mintek invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aimed at advancing inter-disciplinary research at the intersection of chemical engineering, biometallurgy, and computational biology. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative methodologies and deepen scientific understanding across these converging disciplines. They will join a dynamic, inter-disciplinary team dedicated to developing and refining experimental protocols and computational approaches to optimise heap leaching processes and other bioprocessing systems within metallurgical applications.
Job description
 Contribute to the establishment of computational biology capabilities within the research programme, focusing on system modelling and simulation.
Conduct both experimental and theoretical investigations into heap leaching processes, encompassing chemical and biological interactions, with a strong emphasis on hydrodynamic behaviour.
Develop, implement and refine computational models to predict and optimise heap leaching performance, leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance model accuracy and industrial applicability.
 
Minimum requirements
  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including academic records and R&D outputs.
  • Certified copy of doctoral certificate (or letter from the university confirming meeting of Ph.D. requirements).
  • Cover letter motivating the application.
  • Two (2) reference/support letters (one must be from the Ph.D. supervisor).
 
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​SHAREPOINT SPECIALIST
Listing reference: minte_000356
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: System engineering / consultancy
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
  • Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.
  • Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements.
  • Extend SharePoint functionality, test and implement new features in a SharePoint Online environment, as well as a SharePoint 2016 on-premises environment.
  • Manage code migration, document configuration changes, and monitor system performance.
  • Configure and administer SharePoint and automate tasks.
  • Maintain and update SharePoint Applications.
  • Monitor SharePoint interfaces with other systems to ensure healthy system integration.
  • Design, configure and maintain enterprise taxonomy, terms, and keywords.
  • Monitor SharePoint software for any faults or problems.
  • Troubleshooting SharePoint application issues and testing and debugging code.
  • Perform preventative maintenance of SharePoint.
  • Manage, maintain, and revise the site layouts, site content, structure settings, site hierarchy, and site collection navigation.
  • Work Closely with divisions and cross-functional divisions to communicate project statuses.
  • Adhere to best SharePoint practices and ICT Governance.
  • Consults with management to devise the most useful ways to apply SharePoint for business goals.
  • Perform monthly reporting.
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 
  • Honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Studies or equivalent
  • 5 years minimum relevant experience
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
  • Advanced SharePoint Skills
  • Information Security
  • Demonstrate specific knowledge of the function and makeup of Microsoft SharePoint
  • Possesses knowledge of best practices for maintaining information security
  • Ability to handle sensitive company information responsibly.
  • Proficiency with SharePoint development tools for workflow and forms development (Microsoft Power Platform, Nintex, Infopath)
  • Ability to solve complex issues
  • Ability to conduct research independently
  • Ability to prioritise, think and work quickly to remedy system shutdown or serious software problems
  • Troubleshooting and support
CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Maintain a high level of service to internal customers 
 ADVANTEGOUS SKILLS 
  • Coding skills
OTHER COMPETENCIES 
  • Troubleshooting
  • Systems thinking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Research
 
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