MINTEK VACANCIES

 
 
GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Listing reference: minte_000333
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 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 fulfillment, 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
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered and Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA.
• Relevant Postgraduate tertiary qualification and professional registration (NQF Level 9) - MBA or MCOM

PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS

• BCOM Accounting or equivalent degree in finance related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent in finance related field.
• Ideal Requirements : 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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SENIOR SCIENTIST: PROCESS MINERALOGY
Listing reference: minte_000335
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Scientist within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will be required to acquire (through sample measurement and observation), interpret and report mineralogical data for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assist Head/Executive manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/metallurgical industry, and associated funding instruments, in line with the Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients/stakeholders.
• Ascertain needs of clients/stakeholders and propose appropriate project work to secure income for the Division.
• Execute projects to meet the time scheduling agreed to with the client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Lead and execute projects with technical expertise for which interactions with clients/stakeholders are required at an advanced level.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and the Mineralogy Division with respect to labour and instrument time capture, business governance (in IFS), professional reporting and project management.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
• A proven record of research experience and publications in a field related to and adjacent to the mining industry.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports and publications.

 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

•  5 years or more experience in the operation of mineralogical equipment (e.g., X-ray diffraction, scanning- or automated scanning- electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, optical microscopy), processing and interpretation of derived data therefrom. Preference will be given to candidates with automated scanning electron microscopy experience (MLA, QEMSCAN or TIMA).
• Operation/understanding of instruments related to emerging techniques in mineralogy will be advantageous.
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Drafting of proposals that meet client/stakeholder objectives
• Client relationship management
• Project Management Skills.

 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

•  At least an MSc (Geology, Earth Science, Mineralogy or Metallurgy/Engineering)
• PhD will be advantageous

 
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​EXECUTIVE MANAGER (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) - RE-ADVERT
Listing reference: minte_000330
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 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

 
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​MAINTENANCE SENIOR PLANNER
Listing reference: minte_000334
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 26 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Planning
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Maintenance Senior Planner. The candidate will be responsible for the planning office and providing maintenance and project planning services to Mintek Campus which involves work planning and scheduling, budget monitoring, labour planning and reporting. Along with providing support as an ERP user within CMS. Mintek invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply.
 
Job description
PLANNING

• Scheduling of activities taking into account the requirements of different engineering disciplines to complete a task e.g. electrical, mechanical, facilities and projects.
• Monitor and supervise artisan activities to ensure that work specification is properly detailed and that execution of scheduled work is carried out without delays.
• Ensure that work schedules are sequenced such that unnecessary delays are eliminated.
• Ensure that manufacturing drawings are correctly received and issued to the relevant sections within CMS.
• Notify Heads and Senior technicians of the status of warrantees and supplier evaluation requirements.
• Ensure that planned maintenance activities are communicated timeously to the end users.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

•  Ensure the planning office is adequately capacitated and that work load is distributed adequately in the planning office.
•  Ensure that all resources are employed optimally, minimise idle time and wastage of material.
•  Plan for adequate resources to successfully execute maintenance within allocated time taking into account available material, spares and skills.
•  Ensure billable hours are captured on SAP.

REPORTING

• Review maintenance plans on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and 6 monthly taking into account availability of resources and priority areas to plan for  maintenance schedules.
• Interpret SAP PM data and generate reports on resource utilization, maintenance effectiveness, planning accuracy and schedule compliance. 
• Generate ad-hoc reports for Heads and Manager.

PROCUREMENT

•  Work hand in hand with Finance Department to see that orders are placed correctly, on time and to the correct vendors.
•  Do costing for projects and provide quotes to other divisions.
•  Assist the procurement process of equipment by providing specifications and identification of suitable suppliers required for projects and works orders.
•  Detail project scope for quotations to meet client requirements.
•  Estimate cost using technical experience and expertise, Submit quotations and submit project cost estimates to clients.
•  Use original equipment manufacturer specifications, SANAS codes and statutory requirements to create new maintenance tasks for new Mintek assets.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

•  Investigate current processes, implement improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of the planning office and workflow throughout CMS.
•  Use original equipment manufacturer specifications, SANAS codes and statutory requirements to create new maintenance tasks for new Mintek assets.
• Interpret SAP PM data to determine mean time between failure (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR) for new assets to determine ideal maintenance plans under     Mintek conditions to increase reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Identify hazards and mitigating factors associated with work activities.
• Understand statutory compliance for a facility and required processes to comply.

OTHER

• Liaise with Internal clients on issues of maintenance that affect their plant and equipment.

 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mechanical /Electrical engineering or Maintenance Management
• Trade Test Certificate (Ideal)
• Minimum 5 year experience as a planner in a multi-discipline maintenance environment.
• Minimum 5 years computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) planning and scheduling experience.
• Ideal: 7 years experience

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High proficiency in Excel 
• Knowledge and experience of waterfall planning systems, project tracking and quantity surveying is crucial. 

 
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