MINTEK VACANCIES

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ENGINEER: FLOTATION
Listing reference: minte_000295
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 December 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer: Flotation position within the Mineral Processing Division (MPD). The successful incumbent 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:
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

• Interaction with staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers), 
  clients/collaborators at technical level.

Financial sustainability

• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.

 
Minimum requirements

• 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).
•  Must have 2 - 3 years Comminution and Flotation or Physical Separation experience

 
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INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (RE-ADVERT)
Listing reference: minte_000298
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
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 for an Instrumentation Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining instrument and control systems without supervision. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
Projects (Without supervision)
With the help of engineering theory and process flow knowledge, the Technician is:
· Responsible for the planning and alignment of designs into business strategies and objectives, and with industry best practices, ensuring effective cost management, adherence    to safety regulations and effective client service.
· Prepare scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents according to client needs & specifications, and continuous liaising with the client thereon.
· Responsible for continuous improvements in designs ensuring optimal and cost efficient implementation.
· Responsible to coordinate and implement design initiatives upon completion of project scoping, tendering and contract preparation with the client.
· Responsible to compile all information necessary for the manufacturing and software engineering phases of the project (detailed data pack).
· Project costing.
· Participate in tender drafting and evaluation meetings.
· Project bidding participation.
· Budget control measures for projects.
· Contract negotiation skills.
 
Maintenance (Corrective, Preventative and breakdown)(Without supervision)
· You will be responsible for PLC wiring, PLC programming, PLC input and output tagging, SCADA development and fault finding.
· Performing calibration and installation of various instruments:

•  Temperature instruments
•  Flow instruments
•  Level instruments
•  Radiation instruments

· Perform corrective maintenance on instruments and repair any irregularities on allocated machines.
· Perform preventative maintenance and repair on process controllers (PLCs, microcontrollers, DCSs, etc.) and instruments

•  Maintenance as recommended by manufacturer
•  Calibrating the instruments to make sure they work properly
•  Software maintenance for all process controllers

· Perform all kinds of maintenance work and report back to the supervisor on completion
· Reassemble instruments and replace instruments in system, using hand tools
· Assist junior technicians and instrument mechanics in technical problem solving

• Applying engineering theory in problem solving
• Applying process flow knowledge in troubleshooting
• Take over problem solving from junior personnel

· Budget control measures for project and maintenance activities

•  Working within stipulated budget
•  Allocating resources to tasks cost effectively
•  Determining the budget required for projects and maintenance tasks
• Cost control during task execution

· Tests the accuracy of various instruments used to meet business objectives such as:

• flow meters
•  pressure gauges
•  temperature indicators
• controllers
• radiation counters or detectors
• other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system

 
Training and Others (Without supervision)

•      Mentoring junior technicians
•      Mentoring Instrument mechanics
•      Acting in the position of the supervisor on request
•      Potential hazard identification and risk assessments before commencing work at hand
•      Enforce ISO 9001,14001,17025 and 18001 among subordinates
•      Quality and environmental issues report back to the supervisor
•      Performing breakdown work on call Reporting back breakdown work on completion

 
Minimum requirements
EDUCATION:

• Minimum:  National Diploma or a Higher National Diploma. Electrical / Instrumentation/Mechatronics

 
EXPERIENCE:
· A minimum of 3 - 5 years post-apprenticeship experience with knowledge of various instruments (temperature, pressure, flow, level, vibration, radiation, etc.) .This should cater for but not limited to these attributes:

•  Installations
•  Operations
•  Maintenance
•  Calibration

· Extensive knowledge of PLC Systems, DCSs and SCADA networks. This should include but not limited to:

•  Installations
•  Operation
•  Maintenance
•  Input/output tagging for PLCs and DCSs
•  Analogue and digital circuitry wiring for PLCs and DCSs
•  Programming of PLCs and DCSs
•  Computer networking fundamentals
•  Knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol
•  Knowledge of the OSI model
•  Familiar with industrial Ethernet networks

· Knowledge of AC/DC drives. This includes but not limited to:

• Knowing principles of power electronics
• Knowledge of electrical machines like motors
• Sizing a AC/DC drive
• Wiring the circuits associated with AC/DC drives
• Programming AC/DC drives
•  Maintenance on AC/DC drives

· Experience on installation, commissioning and maintaining of instruments, PLC Systems, DCSs, SCADA networks and AC/DC drives.
· Ability to calibrate all measurement and control systems.
 
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SBU ACCOUNTANT (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT)
Listing reference: minte_000296
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Stockbroking
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SBU Accountant (Management Accountant). The candidate will be responsible to manage the accuracy of financial data maintained within the general ledger for the compilation of annual financial statements in accordance with legislative requirements and accepted practice. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
 
Management Accounts

• Draw and analyse management reports per allocated division
• Through analysis, ensure that all revenue and expenditure is processed to the correct GL accounts. Where incorrect postings are identified, investigate and correct through journalisation.
• Establish root cause of incorrect postings and take corrective action to avoid in future incidents.
• Perform monthly period-end procedures, and related analytical functions when required.
• Investigate budget variances and report to Mintek management.
• Compile monthly management packs for SBU’s inclusive of management accounting and project information as required.

 
Budget Management

• Provide financial input to divisions with annual budgeting and regular forecasting.
• Perform trend analysis per division to assist divisions in accurate budgeting. Advise SBU managers on common mistakes.
• Set-up of divisional budget templates and assist with all budget reviews by giving guidance to divisions and compilation of budget packs.
• Perform calculation of annual labour rates per division.
• Provide financial advice to SBU’s with determination of cost recovery rates.
• Control budget transfers on IFS (Opex vs Capex)
• Control and monitor the actual expenditure relating to CAPEX against budgeted CAPEX targets as well as handling issues arising from the CAPEX process related to management accounting and project issues.

 
Project Administration

• Ensure that the SAP Project Administration system is adhered to by reviewing and evaluating processes, ensuring compliance with SOP’s.
• Review individual project establishment through supporting documentation. After establishing compliance with SOP’s, release the project on the system.
• Evaluating and monitoring accuracy of projects through review of planning documentation and actual revenue/expenditure.
• Review monthly billing of projects and release to FI IFS.
• Monitor, reconcile and exercise control over SBU financial functions.
• Review revenue reserves for reasonability and perform sample calculations to ensure that revenue recognition is accurate.

 
Other

• Liaise and co-ordinate with auditors and SBU managers.
• Completion and submit statutory returns to the South African Reserve Bank and STATS SA.
• Regular feedback sessions with SBU managers regarding their financials and report to Head: Budget and Project Management.
• Assist with business improvement and cost reduction initiatives within business units.
• Liaise extensively with other departments in Finance and within larger company environment.

 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BCom Honours Degree or equivalent qualification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in management and cost accounting environment
• Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel). IFS will be an advantage.
• Project Management experience is essential 

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Be able to work in a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
• Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility

 
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TECHNICIAN-IN-TRAINING
Listing reference: minte_000297
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
To perform assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced process measurement instruments at plants worldwide.
 
Job description
·       Follow established procedures to install, commission and maintain Mintek equipment
·       Examine electrical problems, identify source of problems and determine method for repair by electrical circuit diagrams
·       Ensure that Mintek’s safety standards and procedures are sustained with regard to the scope of work and to uphold prescribed safety standard procedures in their workspace.
·       Recommend improved work practices and amendments to procedures affecting workmanship and safety matters.
·       Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspections.
·       Comply with client SHEQ procedures.
·       Assemble, test and calibrate advanced process measurement instruments.
·       Commission and maintain advanced process measurement instruments on site.
·       Troubleshoot problems with equipment with minimal input from others.
·       Assist development team as required.
·       Completion of trip documentation
·       Adhere to established operating procedures with regards to project administration.
·       Work cooperatively with others
·       Share functional expertise
Minimum requirements
·       National Diploma
·       Completed apprenticeship/work integrated learning
·       Driver’s Licence (Code EB) within 6 months of appointment (condition of appointment)
·       Experience in the PB Board testing and setup, troubleshooting
·       Assembly and onsite commissioning of online analysis equipment (experience with the Mintek Cynoprobe, C2 Meter will be highly advantageous. Similar product experience will be considered)
·       Onsite servicing of online analysis equipment (experience with the Mintek Cynoprobe, C2 Meter will be highly advantageous. Similar product experience will be considered)
 
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