MINTEK VACANCIES

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GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Listing reference: minte_000333
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Directors and Chief Executives
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Group Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide strategic and financial leadership in a commercial, profitable, and sustainable manner. The role is accountable for directing Mintek’s financial affairs, including oversight of Finance Division, Campus Management Support (CMS) Division and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Division, ensuring these enable Mintek’s strategy through operational efficiency, digital transformation, and effective infrastructure stewardship. Mintek invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Strategic Leadership

• Accountable to foster a culture of financial excellence.
• Lead a sustainable partnership between finance and all divisional areas.
• Provide strategic leadership and advice to the leadership of the organisation and the Board to respond to the ever changing and complex financial and economic landscape.
• Be the leading integrator and navigator for Mintek to facilitate Mintek value creation to ensure Mintek strategy integrates economic, environmental, and social factors at all levels of decision-making.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of sound operational, commercial, and financial strategies to ensure the growth of Mintek’s revenue and profitability.
• Create an environment for Mintek to succeed and manage outputs.
• Leads and promotes transformation agenda and enhances BBBEE positioning of Mintek
• Ensures that Clusters are provided with key strategic information and KPIs necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and statutory obligations and to drive financial growth and sustainability.
• Communicates effectively and enforces high performance culture at all levels to foster growth and encourage development.
• Ensure that there are proper policies, systems, and procedures to develop and grow the management and leadership capabilities in the organisation.

Creating strategic vision / developing strategy for sustainable success

• Ensure that there are sound operational, commercial and financial strategies to grow the Mintek environment and impact the organisation.
• Lead financial analysis and related efforts in support of corporate development and investment opportunities.
• Ensure financial sustainability of the Organisation by directing investments in the key strategic areas
• Provide mechanisms to foster innovation in research and technology environments relevant to industry.
• Steer the creation of strategic pathways focusing on sustainability in the mining environment.
• Lead the development and implementation of short-term, medium, and long-term growth strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain an effective financial operating model and the associated structure to achieve growth.

Supply Chain Management

• Ensures that fit-for-purpose Supply Chain policies and procedures are developed, maintained and applied.
• Ensure that all supply chain activities are effectively coordinated and optimized, from planning, sourcing, production, logistics, order fulfilment, and to the end customer.
• Ensure effective SCM to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism and anti-corruption measures.
• High standard of professional ethics must be promoted and maintained.
• Ensures that Mintek has the necessary systems and processes to eliminate needless irregular and wasteful expenditure.

 Financial management and monitoring

• Accountable for Financial Modelling and Analysis to ensure Financial Sustainability.
• Ensure credibility of finance team and function by providing timely and accurate comparative financial performance reports, analysis of budgets and financial forecasts and profitability analysis, cash flow management/planning, and development and management both immediate and longer-term financing strategy and on-going management.
• Accountable to perform regular analyses of business operations and enhancing current business practices.
• Ensure proper management of the assets, working capital and liabilities for the Organisation.
• Accountable for assessing, evaluating, and reporting on staff as well as key business indicators.
• Leads the achievement of budget revenue, margins and profitability measures as approved by the Board to maximise returns to shareholders.
• Responsible to report to Exco and the Mintek Board and its committees about trends, challenges and opportunities and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Accountable for driving the implementation of an effective financial management system for the whole organisation.

Campus Management Support (CMS) Leadership

• Accountable for the strategic leadership, resource planning, and operational effectiveness of Campus Management Services to ensure the infrastructure supports a high-performing research and innovation environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of integrated facilities and infrastructure plans aligned to organisational strategy and sustainability goals.
• Accountable to ensure optimal utilisation, maintenance, and life cycle management of physical assets including buildings, utilities, and research support infrastructure.
• Accountable to promote health, safety, and environmental compliance across all campus operations.
• Oversee the implementation of green building principles and sustainable campus operations, including energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation initiatives.
• Oversee the establishment of performance metrics and service delivery standards for CMS to support internal customer satisfaction and institutional excellence.
• Provide strategic guidance for the procurement and contracting of facilities-related services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and transformation imperatives.
• Foster collaboration between CMS and scientific, support, and administrative clusters to enhance the user experience and operational responsiveness.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the ICT function, ensuring alignment with Mintek’s digital transformation agenda and operational excellence.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of ICT systems that support core business processes, scientific research, and organisational agility.
• Champion innovation in digital solutions, including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics to support Mintek’s competitiveness and strategic growth.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity governance, data integrity, and business continuity planning in line with national and global best practices.
• Oversee the development of an enterprise-wide digital strategy that enables collaboration, knowledge management, and future-proofing of ICT infrastructure.
• Oversee the adoption of ERP and other enterprise systems that enhance decision-making, integration, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the establishment and monitoring of ICT service level agreements (SLAs), governance frameworks, and performance indicators to ensure reliable and secure ICT operations.
• Oversee the development of talent and capability within the ICT team to meet evolving organisational and technological demands.

People and Planning

• Ensure Mintek is adequately resourced with the right skills at all levels in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure the development of a succession plan for the areas of responsibility
• Ensure alignment between Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the market cascade down to all the clusters.
• Optimises staff utilisation and development by applying policies and procedures.
• Monitors and manages performance to clearly communicated expectations.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

• Oversee the development and enforcement of policies that will improve the operational effectiveness of the company.
• Keep under review the integrity of all control systems and management processes including risk management.
• Leads the identification of business risks and put in place proper systems to enhance business, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support a safe working environment through providing structures fostering best business practice with regards to quality and safety.
• Balance the aspects of conformance and performance, ensuring that Mintek conducts itself in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism and anti-corruption measures.
• Mitigates financial risk to the Group, protecting the organisation against threats and supporting ongoing success by –
  • identifying, assessing and managing potential risks
  • developing and implementing risk management plans
• Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks such as (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, constitutions, etc) and all relevant laws.
• Ensure adherence to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.
• High standards of professional ethics must be promoted and maintained.

Relationship Building and Management

• Lead effective engagement with stakeholders to understand issues and develop relationships, in particular clients and customers, employees, governments and regulators, business partners, special interest groups who have legitimate concerns or involvement and the communities in which the company operates.
• Actively participate in stakeholder engagements and influence current topics.
• Align strategies and work focus on stakeholder priorities and executing the organisational mandate.
• Provide direct stakeholders such as shareholders and employees with clear objectives and targets to achieve their goals.
• Support stakeholders through provision of services and relevant information feeds.
• Lead investor relations activities that enable Mintek to achieve optimum value.
• Establish and develop relations with internal and external strategic stakeholders.
• Facilitate the understanding of the performance of Mintek’s and its business units.

 Reporting

• Ensure that the following is undertaken in accordance with agreed standards and ready for presentation to relevant committees:
  • Statutory Reporting including but not limited to all tax returns.
  • Financial Statements and Regulatory Reporting.
  • New Regulatory and Accounting Developments.
• Accountable to report on the financial health of Mintek to the board at regular intervals.
• Oversee the compilation of Annual Financial Statements for distribution to the Board.
• Responsible for the content of the financial information contained in the Integrated Annual Report and ensure that it complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports for all areas of responsibility to the Leadership of the organisation and the Board.

 
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• BCOMM Accounting or equivalent degree in finance related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent in finance related field.
• Registered and Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA.
• Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification and professional registration (NQF Level 9) - MBA or MCOMM.
• Ideal: PHD in relevant field.

 
EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 10 years’ previous experience in a senior role in a Finance Department demonstrated excellence in the workplace, is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at an executive level overseeing Facilities Management Services and ICT strategy, including digital transformation, infrastructure planning, cyber-security, and operational delivery within a complex or research-driven organisation.
• At least 5 years’ experience in management / coordination and leadership of senior staff members is essential.
• Significant relevant industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience in managing people.
• Track record in managing finance in reputed organisations.
• Experience in national and international business engagement and operations management.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge (Know-how, theoretical understanding):

• Knowledge of industry regulations
•  Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, constitutions, and legislative frameworks
• Deep knowledge of one or more Discipline sectors in the Cluster
• Knowledge of accounting standards and reporting requirements
•  Knowledge of ethics and professional codes
• Knowledge of business and operational models in R&D environments
•  Familiarity with systems (Financial, CMS, ICT)

 
Skills/Abilities (Practical or technical abilities):

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Develop annual budgets
•  Interpret financial data, reports, and trends
•  Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Data-driven decision-making
• Multi-tasking
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• Financial modelling and scenario planning

 
COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• Strategic development and implementation
• Business acumen
• Ethics and integrity
• Leadership of people and operations
• Ability to lead diverse teams
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Change agility and adaptability
• High emotional intelligence
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Innovation orientation
• Ability to get things done
• Coaching and mentoring others
• Systems thinking

 
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CONTRACTS SPECIALIST (RE-ADVERT)
Listing reference: minte_000332
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Legal
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Contract Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, negotiating, and revising contracts that involve the purchase of goods or services such as equipment, materials, supplies, products or professional services. Developing a standardized contracting approach for Mintek’s Supply Chain Management and reviewing contracts relating to Mintek’s Supply Chain Management while the risk is minimised. Mintek invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply.
 
Job description
Contracts Management:
•    Plan, articulate and formulate Mintek’s contract management strategy applicable to the management of its portfolio of strategic contracts.
•    Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy and best practice.
•    Be an expert on all matters of good contract management and governance within Mintek
•    Custodian of all Mintek contracts that involve the purchase of good and services
•    Drafting and revision of contracts/SLAs that involve the purchase of goods and services 
•    Identify commercial risk factors at the time of contracting / contract amendment and provide the required escape clauses, checking the financial risk in terms of the pricing and terms of price adjustments (i.e. frequency of adjustment and applicable escalation formulae).
•    Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers and ensure that negotiations are properly contracted, documented and filed. 
•    Implement commodity contracts and conduct annual pricing negotiations within the mandated escalation.
•    Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters.
•    Compile and maintain an electronic contract register.
•    Monitor contract expiry and establish new contracts before expiry.
•    Prepare contract change notices, variation memos, addendums etc. 
•    Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents. 
•    Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness.
•    Monitor and evaluate contract performance. 
•    Monitor and report on contract spend. 
•    Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
•    Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments etc. 
•    Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
•    Conduct training on contract management to Supply Chain Management stakeholders and end-users as required.
•    Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status.
•    Engage business units on contract requirements 
•    Oversee activities of the Vendor Administrator. 
 
Reporting:
•    Compile the following monthly and quarterly management reports: 
•    Violations i.e. spend outside contracts, contract utilization, contracts which are about to expire i.e. 3 months & 6 months.
•    Contracts Register 
•    Contract Variations and Expansions
•    Contract Performance Evaluations 
•    Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Executive Manager. 
 
Continuous Improvement:
•    Participate in continuous professional development interventions to keep up with new technologies, contracting best practices and procedures 
•    Proactively support and initiate transformational initiatives to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
•    Assist in scoping project plans related to identified SCM interventions. 
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum : Bcom Honours in Supply Chain/ Logistics or equivalent. (Advantageous)  LLB.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years in Contract Management/similar environment.

LEGAL:

• Minimum: Code 8 driving licence.

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Should have good verbal communication.
•  Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility of work.
• Be able to work in a team.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work under pressure.

 
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​BUYER
Listing reference: minte_000331
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Purchasing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Buyer. The successful candidate will apply knowledge and skills to facilitate the procurement of goods and services required for Mintek operations in accordance with specifications provided, at the most economical prices, of acceptable quality and delivery at a specified time (as requested by the requestor). Mintek invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply.
 
Job description
•    Administer the RFP/Q processes and procure goods, services or equipment on behalf of Mintek in line with the procurement policy, procedures and legislation
•    Apply the pillars of procurement in all procurement transactions to ascertain conformance with the PFMA  
•    Negotiate the best prices and purchasing conditions with regards to products purchased. 
•    Adhere to standard terms and conditions of purchase for Mintek.
•    Ensure that quotations/proposals are obtained for all purchases.
•    Ensure that goods, services or equipment are available at the right time, place, quantity, quality and price
•    Apply the preferential procurement regulations in the evaluation and adjudication of quotes/proposals
•    Apply BBBEE and specific goals in the evaluation and adjudication of quotes/proposals
•    Participate in the procurement planning process 
•    Process requisitions/procurement plan deliverables timeously
•    Peruse end-user specifications and advise on modifications where required, champion the use of specification committees were necessary for cross-functional input 
•    Issue RFP/Q to market timeously and observing accuracy of information issued to prospective bidders/suppliers 
•    Participate in site visits or supplier briefing sessions as and when required 
•    Remain abreast of products, prices and quality to ensure that purchases are of the best quality and at the most economical price
•    Process purchase orders timeously ensuring that all relevant details are accurate and that all appropriate documentation is attached on the purchase order on IFS. 
•    Expedite the authorization of purchase orders and ensure POs are sent to the suppliers timely 
•    Facilitate the preparation of motivations as and when required and ensure that all deviations are processed are recorded accurately 
•    Coordinate with contracts management to ensure that the contract drafting process is initiated timely as and when needed 
•    Expedite deliveries with suppliers and follow-up on invoice payments 
•    Maintain clear and consistent communication with end-users to ensure awareness of the status of the procurement transaction 
•    Remain abreast of products, prices and quality to ensure that purchases are of the best quality and at the most economical price
•    Administer the deviations process accurately and advise end-users on correct application of deviations when required to 
•    Assist in detecting and averting non-compliances with procurement process and escalate possible irregular expenditure identified 
•    Proactively resolve supplier and end-user queries
 
Minimum requirements
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Finance 
• Ideal: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Experience Required:

• Minimum: 2 - 3 years in a procurement/SCM environment

 
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​EXECUTIVE MANAGER (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) - RE-ADVERT
Listing reference: minte_000330
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: IT-Management
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Executive Manager (Information and Communication Technology). The candidate will be responsible to enable the organisation to attain operational excellence through functional ICT leadership. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
Strategy:

• Develop, implement, and continuously evolve Mintek’s ICT strategy to align with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Develop and execute the roadmap giving effect to the overall Mintek strategy.
• Cascading down of the strategy by ensuring adequate resourcing of the organisation’s requirements in terms of ICT.
• Lead the transformation of Mintek’s technology landscape, including the adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, to enhance business operations and competitive advantage.

Governance:

• Develop/create a framework or policy guiding how ICT matters are handled.
• Formulate and enforce a robust ICT governance framework, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards, best practices, and corporate policies.
• Defining decision rights in the organisation.
• Ensuring that the organisation complies with all relevant ICT related legislation and agreement with vendors.

Services

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the ICT function, including the management of infrastructure, networks, cloud solutions, and enterprise systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the organization.
• Ensure excellence in operational support throughout the organisation.
• Optimise the equipment/ service allocated to extract the best value in the organisation.
• Ensuring appropriate data management at all sections and all levels of the organisation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through process re-engineering and automation initiatives, driving efficiency gains and organizational agility.
• Maintaining stability of systems/applications.
• Facilitating on-going optimisation and improvements.
• Securing end-to-end monitoring of all technology services.
• Building full resilience Disaster recovery, and ensuring critical patching is done to support infrastructure.         

Technology Leadership:

• Influence change in the division and the organisation by directing and supporting the organisation strategy.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of data science, machine learning, and AI strategies that harness the power of data to provide actionable insights and improve decision-making across the company.
• Provide clear strategic direction to the technology.
• Align and contribute to Technology leadership within Mintek.
• Drive the integration or clustering of technology in different divisions.
• IT infrastructure management including hardware, software and networks.
• Work collaboratively with technical divisions to advise, assist and facilitate the implementation of modern and innovative ICT solutions that increase operational efficiency or provide input toward commercialization.
• Stay up to date with cutting-edge developments in areas such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning, and apply relevant concepts and tools to enhance solutions and drive innovation into Mintek’s ICT structure.
•  Leverage experience with cloud computing platforms and services to support scalable and efficient ICT solutions.
•  Promote and maintain strategic relationships with local and international High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities, while applying knowledge of HPC systems and technologies to support research and innovation.
•  Apply an understanding of mining-related technologies — including sensors, automation systems, and data acquisition tools — to support technical and operational initiatives.
• Lead and support change management initiatives by driving adoption, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring smooth transitions during technological or process changes.

Data:

• Implement appropriate data related tools to support research activities.
• Enable ability to analyse large datase including data mining and machine learning techniques.
• Promote the use of advanced analytics, big data, and AI tools across Mintek to optimize processes, enhance service delivery, and improve overall business performance.
• Implement appropriate data storage, processing and analysis tools and technologies appropriate for mining research institute.
• Apply knowledge of data management principles to ensure the accurate, secure, and efficient handling, storage, and retrieval of data across systems and projects. 

Soft Skills:

• Communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including researchers and IT staff, to ensure alignment and collaboration.
•  Provide leadership to IT teams by setting direction, managing priorities, and driving performance.
• Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, training initiatives, and the creation of development opportunities to build both technical and leadership capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the ICT team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance work environment.
•  Analyze and resolve complex IT challenges while proactively adapting to changes in the technology landscape.
• Understand and address the unique requirements of a research-focused environment to ensure that ICT solutions support scientific and technical objectives.

Performance Management:

• Ensure that everything done delivers to the expected business outcomes or better.
• Ensure appropriate risk management and risk mitigation.

Continuous Operation:

• Ensure that the operating system is available for use all the time.
• Ensure the existence of efficient recovery means and redirect operations as and when required.

 
Minimum requirements
Minimum:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant ICT field

 
Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a BSc in relevant ICT field and Post Graduate Diploma/ Honours in relevant ICT field.
• Ideal: PHD

 
Experience:
Personal Mastery

• ICT experience minimum 10 years
• Leadership 5 – 7 years’ experience
• Project Management experience

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good management and leadership skills
• Self-driven
• People skills
• Strategic thinking

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE