MINTEK VACANCIES

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SENIOR ENGINEER: NANOMINERALS UNIT - AMD
Listing reference: minte_000164
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 Nanominerals Unit within the Nanotechnology Group. The position entails the development of technologies for health, wastewater treatments and biosensors. Using her/his skill set, the candidate will work with the team to conduct technology and product development activities as well as up-scaling of materials synthesis in support of commercialization of new products for application in health, wastewater treatments and biosensors.
 
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 health, sensors 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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HEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER- CMS
Listing reference: minte_000173
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Mechanical Engineer. The candidate will be responsible to ensure availability and safety of infrastructure, plant and services to all users. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
Administration

• Prepares and submits regular maintenance reports
• Plans and ensures timely completion of planned preventive maintenance programs
• Analyze complex operational and administrative problems, evaluate and recommend or implement effective courses of action
• Plan and approve leave for subordinates
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and management controls.
• Measure, record and report on utilities consumption

 
Budget

• Prepare, administer and monitor budget for maintenance sub-division
• Prepare 5 year Capex plan
• Prepare business case for all proposed changes and improvement of systems, plant and equipment
• Assist manager to review budget

 
Maintenance Management

• Plan, organize and direct maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on Mintek assets
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize maintenance costs through effective utilization of human resources, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
• Implement maintenance strategies and action plans to ensure that facilities, services and equipment support Mintek’s strategic initiatives
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned sections for problem solving and cost reduction, both on permanent and ad-hoc basis.
• Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules
• Provides technical assistance to staff and clients (Mintek divisions) in plant design and operation
• Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant and facilities
• Prepare tender specifications for outsourced services and procurement of plant and equipment
•  Ensure good maintenance practices are employed for mechanical, civil and electrical    plant, equipment and facilities

 
Human Resources Management

• Select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development
• Ensure company policies are communicated to all staff in the area of responsibility and that they are adhered to
• Chair disciplinary enquiries
• Maintain a productive team environment within the area of responsibility
• Identify skills gap in your sub-division and ensure that suitable training is identified, selected and that staff s trained to close the skills gap

 
Statutory Obligations

• Ensure that all procured and installed equipment and machinery in Mintek complies to OHS Act, Regulations  and applicable standards
• Assist Department of Labor Inspector with his/her inspections and enquiries
• Ensure all statutory inspections on all Mintek equipment are carried out correctly and on time
• Advise Mintek divisional managers of the statutory requirements on the equipment and plant they are responsible for, support them to ensure that they are fully compliant
• Ensure that all contractors working on site comply to company regulations and OHS Act
• Participates in pre-construction sessions for plant, equipment and structures
• Personally respond to inquiries and complaints from Health and Safety Inspectors as far as equipment is concerned
• Carry GMR 2(1 or 7) appointee’s duties

 
Project Management

• lead the planning and implementation of project
• facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• define project tasks and resource requirements
• develop full scale project plans
• assemble and coordinate project staff
• manage project budget
• plan and schedule project timelines
• track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• provide direction and support to project team
• constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions

 
Other

• Respond to emergency situations as necessary
• Assume the responsibilities of the departmental head in the absence of the Manager.

 
Minimum requirements

• National Diploma Mechanical Engineering GCC factories
• B.Sc Mechanical Engineering
• Ideal: B Sc Mech Eng Degree, GCC factories, Pr Eng plus PM
• 5 years of Engineering experience and 2 years as a Senior Engineer

 
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ENGINEER
Listing reference: minte_000163
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 7 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Research and Development
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer who will be required to undertake commercial commissions and research projects in the field of percolation leaching of low-grade ores.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assist the Head: Process Design by active participation in marketing the division’s capabilities / services and obtain business from, and in collaboration with, other governmental departments, research funders, science councils and the mining / metallurgical industry.
• Execute commercial / research projects as Chief Investigator (CI), or smaller parts of a large project(s) under direction of its CI.
• Guide the planning, coordination and execution of project work or experimental work, by applying the available theoretical knowledge, experience and expertise in such a way that the results are achieved with maximum overall efficiency.
• Ensure completion of the projects / analyses within the planned time, so that commitments to internal and external projects are met timeously.
• Ensure high quality and valid experimental results are produced by using accepted laboratory practice and validation techniques and control the application of these techniques by subordinates so that work can continue with confidence.
• Manage and motivate any subordinates, project team members and those interacting with the position to cooperate willingly so that work may proceed effectively.
• Produce required reports, papers, talks and other presentations and obtain their acceptance by ensuring that their quality and presentation are of a high standard.  Keep constantly up-to-date in respect of the latest technology in the relevant functional area so that the latest applicable technology and techniques can always be used for the research projects, or analytical work undertaken.
• Ensure that safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) procedures are strictly adhered to at all times.

 
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:.

• Commercial and research project experience.
• Project management experience.
• Written project reporting experience.
• Drafting technical project proposals that meet client objectives.
• Computer modelling experience will be considered advantageous.
• Engineering software usage experience (e.g. Aspen, HSC, etc.) will be considered advantageous.
• The incumbent must be organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity, intelligence and energy.
• Be willing to register for a technical Master’s degree.
• Take initiative, follow through and deliver.
• Team player.
• Willing to travel.

 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min: B Eng (chemical)
• Academic excellence will be considered advantageous.
• Post degree work experience within engineering field: 3 to 5 years

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

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2 ENGINEERS: COMMINUTION GROUP
Listing reference: minte_000166
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 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 2 Engineers: Comminution Group. The successful incumbents 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)

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE


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SENIOR ENGINEER: PHYSICAL SEPARATION GROUP
Listing reference: minte_000165
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 December 2023
 
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity that exists for a Senior Engineer: Physical Separation Group. The Mineral Processing Division is seeking for an incumbent who will be responsible for executing and managing research, and commercial projects, writing journal and conference papers.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Design, plan, conduct and co-ordinate research projects.
• Execute metallurgical test work.
• Interact with stakeholders (researchers and clients) at a technical level.
• Manage and control finances of the research and commercial projects.
• Undertake and co-ordinate test work and communicate results to relevant stakeholders (government (e.g. MTEF), researchers (e.g. EU) and clients that are funding the project work.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered to clients, at full cost recovery.
• Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.

 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
• Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
• Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
• Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
• An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage.
• Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE