Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service test work, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative ...
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Leading all research related to APC solutions, including modelling of complex processes.
Identify and lead opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
Play a support and leading role in research projects and the development of 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
Makes technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the Division and Mintek. Developing a specialist research area. Work with complex assignments that require high levels of integration between multidisciplinary fields.
Leads technology trends in the area of specialisation at a national level.
Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research.
Operational: Find the best way to develop new technologies/instruments and/or to provide a service – Process/Discipline level.
Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
Will lead, guide, mentor and train staff under direct supervision.
Participate in guiding the strategic direction of the business.
Minimum requirements
PhD in a relevant Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical field relating to automation, model predictive control, fault detection & control, Industry 4.0 technology as well as communication hardware & software – related to the work of the Measurement and Control Division.
At least 6 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organisations, of which 6 months must be in managing people, RDI and / or commercialisation.
Evidence of prototyping, commercialisation of products and accreditation of methods will be an advantage.
Must be familiar with MATLAB or Python (prototyping of algorithms).
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