MINTEK VACANCIES

​SCIENTIST / ENGINEER: FUEL CELL MEA MANUFACTURING R&D
Listing reference: minte_000398
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Scientist / Engineer to develop fuel cell MEAs for high volume production. The incumbent will form part of a team developing fuel cell MEAs which will lead to product development and manufacturing activities at Mintek. Experience in fuel cell &/electrolyser catalyst and MEA is required. Knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical processes technology, precious metals heterogeneous catalysis, or electro/catalyst preparation will be an advantage.

​Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Contribute as part of a team to the develop methods for MEA preparation through roll-to-roll coating.
• Undertake research to develop new ink formulations for high volume MEA production.
• Conduct MEA and stack performance testing.
• Undertake pilot production of certain MEA and fuel cell &/electrolyser catalysts products.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.
• Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.

 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC &/PEMWE electrocatalyst and MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation and testing methodologies
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
• Must be computer literate

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MSc/MEng. In Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant.
• Ideally, a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant.

 
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Be able to work in a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.

 
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