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MINTEK
 

ENGINEER: PHYSICAL SEPARATION
Listing reference: minte_000406
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for Engineers. The successful incumbents 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:
 
Financial sustainability
  • Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
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
  • Staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers), 
    clients/collaborators at technical level
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  •  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 2 - 3 years Physical Separation experience
 
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​SENIOR SCIENTIST / ENGINEER: FUEL CELL CATALYST R&D
Listing reference: minte_000407
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Chemical Engineering
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
 
Introduction
The incumbent will form part of a team developing PGM electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell and electrolyser applications. Extensive experience in fuel cell electrocatalyst development as well as MEA fabrication is a requirement. Knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical processes technology, precious metals heterogeneous catalysis, or electrocatalyst preparation will be an advantage.
 
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
  • Develop electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell applications.
  • Conduct electrochemical & physicochemical analyses of electrocatalysts.
  • Contribute to PEM electrocatalyst research within team.
  • Undertake pilot production of electrocatalyst products.
  • Develop electrocatalysts with a view towards improving key performance and durability metrics.
  • Prepare MEAs with in-house manufactured and other commercially available catalysts via a range offabrication techniques.
  • Oversee research to develop new state-of-the-art electrocatalysts & production methods for high volume catalyst production.
  • Evaluate MEAs within single cells and stacks via a number of industry standard protocols.
  • Regularly prepare intellectual property declarations for submission to NIPMO.
  • Actively drive the technology transfer of HySA fuel cell products for commercialisation with HySA commercial partners.
  • 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.
  • Strong technical report writing abilities.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
  • Develop annual fuel cell catalyst manufacturing scale-up plans aligned to long term organisational plan and contribute to implementation of organisational strategy.
  • Identify resources, i.e. capital, facilities and equipment’s, etc. between functions (fuel cell catalyst, membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), stacks and fuel cell systems) and business areas.
  • Design operational structure aligned to the business and divisional work plan.
  • Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
  • Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.
 
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in fuel cell catalyst R&D space
  • Demonstrable extensive knowledge and understanding of fuel cell electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.
  • Heterogeneous catalyst preparation and scale up
  • MEA fabrication methods
  • MEA testing methods
  • Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
  • Must be computer literate
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum: MSc Chemistry or Chemical engineering with 3 years fuel cell industry experience
  • Ideally: PhD Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
 
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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