MINTEK VACANCIES

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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

 
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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.

 
 
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