Senior Scientist at Mintek

Job Description

OBJECTIVE:

The incumbent will work 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.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/ metallurgical industry, in line with Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients.
• Ascertain needs of clients and propose appropriate project work.
• Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client, contain costs for the division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Lead and execute the project in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders are required at an advanced.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and MNL with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance (in SAP), professional reporting and project management.
• Ensure that QES procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years or more experience in the operation and interpretation of MLA and QEMSCAN mineralogy data
• Clear understanding of the operation of either QEMSCAN or MLA
• Project Management Skills
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc honours (Geology, Earth Science, Mineralogy ), Completed MSc will be an advantage

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

GRADE: SP SALARY PACKAGE: R 357 031 CTC per annum negotiable