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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Listing reference: minte_000187
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 February 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Mining and Mineral Economics Division. The incumbent will be responsible for augment existing research capacity, build new areas of competence, and expand local and global research networks. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
Mintek Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme:
REF: Min/13/2023/PDF
Opportunity
The objectives of the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme are to augment existing research capacity, build new areas of competence, and expand local and global research networks by:
  • Supporting the Division’s business model
  • Creating a targeted plan and build RDI portfolio to disseminate knowledge through publications to better align with future trends
  • Advancement and fulfilment of research goals;
  • Extend and deepen the scientific and technical abilities within the Division
  • Allows for active participation in publications of research papers in credible journals and research collaborations with various Mintek’s technical divisions, academic institutions, and other research entities
 
The Mining and Mineral Economics group is currently collaborating with other technical divisions internally within Mintek on various key priority areas and technology developments. Such technology developments require techno-economic, environmental impact and sustainability assessments, to identify preferred technology options as well as the required improvements in technological processes for industrial implementation.
 
Focus areas:
Possible research areas include (but not limited to):
  • Focus on market research and trend analysis in mineral economics and economic modelling.
  • econometrics, techno-economics
  • financial modelling & valuation
  • Technological forecasting
 
Key responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work under the direction of a senior researcher and is expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
  • Independently working on developing techno-economic models for a range of process technologies.
  •  Provide technical support to other researchers in the group working on similar projects
  •  Critical evaluation of existing technologies, and proposals for technical development to improve these.
  • The publication of research outputs from current and previous projects
  •  Development of new areas of research within the research group.
  • Writing new funding proposals to sustain research activities
  • Taking a leading role in organising and promoting seminars and workshops in relation to these projects (including communication, logistics, web content etc.)
  •  Writing peer review publications and preparing competitive grant applications
  •  Actively contributing to research seminars and workshops, as well as the broader research activities.
  • Willingness to coach and mentor next generation of researchers
 
 Qualifications
A PhD in Economics/Mining/techno-economics, and LCA assessments or social science or mining related studies
 
Skills and experience
  • Excellent technical skills
  • Good track record of research outputs
  • Good teaching and training skills (mentoring of postgraduate students)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work and lead in both a team environment as well as an individual
  • Professional recognition and registration is an added advantage.
 
Applications
  • Comprehensive curriculum vitae, including academic records and R&D outputs.
  • 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).
 
Minimum requirements
A PhD in Economics/Mining/techno-economics, and LCA assessments or social science or mining related studies
 
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ENGINEER (X2)
Listing reference: minte_000192
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 January 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer in the Biometallurgy Division. The incumbent will be required to undertake commercial commissions and research projects in the field of percolation leaching (heap 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 and oral 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.
 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Applicable engineering work experience: 2 to 5 years.
  • Research experience in the hydrometallurgical field.
  • Project management experience.
  • Written project reporting experience.
  • Drafting project proposal experience.
  • 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.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Min: B Eng (chemical)
  • Academic excellence will be considered advantageous.
  • M Eng (chemical) will be considered advantageous.
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Integrity, intelligence and energy.
  • Take initiative, follow through and deliver.
  • Team player.
  • Willing to travel.
 
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EXECUTIVE MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCES
Listing reference: minte_000159
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 January 2024
 
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Executive Manager: Human Resources. The incumbent will provide a strategic human resources partnership to the leadership of the business. The role is accountable for the design and implementation of an optimum culture to enable the achievement of the strategic objectives of the business. As the leader of the Human Resources function the role is accountable for designing and implementing people practices that drive a high-performance culture.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
 
Leadership
  •  Provides strategic human resources leadership to executive and senior leadership teams
  • Leads and manages the HR function
  • Provides direction on all HR related issues across the organisation
 
Strategy
  • Develops strategy, goals and objectives : formulates business plan, implements and reviews progress against goals
  • Organisational design : evaluates the effectiveness of HR division organisational design to ensure effective and efficient service delivery aligned to the business strategic objectives
  • Ensures strategy alignment : partners with line management to align HR strategies, policies, procedures and service levels with current and future business goals
 
People and planning
  • Leads and Manages strategic workforce planning to ensure current and future capacity and capability needs are met
  • Gives inputs towards establishing an optimal organisational design to support the achievement of the business strategy and strategic objectives
  • Continually reviews and adapt organisational design and structures to enable the achievement of world class practice standards
  • Aligns organisational design to structures and roles which are aligned to levels of accountability
 
Human Resource Management
  • Facilitates the establishment of an appropriate and aligned business culture which enables the achievement of strategic objectives
  • Effectively manages change programmes and interventions
  • Promotes performance management principles and practices
  • Leads Talent and Succession Management and People Development Interventions
  • Designs and implements competitive remuneration and compensation  practices
  • Ensures there is sound employment relations
  • Improves HR technology to enable managers and employees to perform people-related transactions( training, employee data maintenance )
  • Occupational Health and Wellness
 
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
  • Custodian of the development and implementation of relevant HR policies, procedures and practices to support achievement of the HR strategy
  • Ensures adherence to the relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, LRA, OHSA, SDA, SDL, BBBEE and POPIA)
 
Relationship Management
  • Networking - attends functions, networks at industry events promoting company brand
  • Strategic partnerships - builds and enhances relationships with divisions to ensure effective service delivery
  • Works in partnership with the Group Executives, Divisional Executives and all leadership teams including the HR Generalists and Specialists
 
Reporting
  • Delivers External and Internal Reporting Requirements
 
Financial Sustainability
  • Budgets - prepares, monitors and maintains yearly budgets and forecasts; analyses variances
 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 8 years’ experience in generalist human resources in industrial/ manufacturing / mining sectors or other relevant industries.
  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Senior or Executive HR Role.
  • Experience in leading and managing HR generalists and specialist teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR business processes aligned to the HR value chain.
  • Practical knowledge and experience with the HR Best Practices, HR Information Systems, HR Related Legislation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in interpreting and implementing relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, OHSA, SDA, WSP, ATR reporting and BBBEE & POPIA.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
  • Master of Commerce /Master in Administration/ Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology /Organisational Behaviour or related studies
  • B.A Honours /BCom Honours Degree in Human resource, Business Management, administration, organisational behaviour or any related field.
Ideal
  • Master’s Human Resources Related Studies or Masters in Business Administration
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skills
  • Skilled at working in diverse environments and harnessing individual difference to instil a high performance culture
  • Analytical and quick to learn and adapt.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications 
 
Knowledge
  • Deep understanding of HR across a broad range of functional areas.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of the competitive landscape, key trends and the drivers underpinning commercial decisions.
  • Understanding of the legal, employment law and industrial relations context HR operates in.
 
Abilities
  • Proven experience in partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organisational development strategies
  • Experience supervising and developing staff
  • Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, succession planning, compensation and benefits, and HR technology
  • Business acumen and leadership abilities
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues
  • Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue
  • Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive and strategic guidance
  • Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
  • Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieved desired organisational outcomes
  • Outstanding judgement, sensitivity and high discretion
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Strategic thinking
  • Diversity Management
  • Excellent communication ability, both verbal and written
  • Integrity
  • Coaching/mentoring
 
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