Address200 Malibongwe Drive, Strijdom Park, Randburg
About Mintek
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, proc... read moreess development and optimisation, consulting and innovative products to clients world-wide.
Mintek is an autonomous statutory organisation which reports to the Minister of Mineral Resources. About 30 per cent of the annual budget of R390 million is funded by the State Science Vote, with the balance provided by contract R&D, sales of products and services, technology licensing agreements, and joint-venture private sector companies.
Mintek has about 780 permanent staff members, over half of whom are scientists, engineers and other technical R&D specialists.
Mintek as a company operates within the complex and challenging economic and social landscape that characterises South Africa. Added to this responsibility is the task of operating effectively in the global environment, and satisfying the demands of a knowledgeable customer base.
Specialties
Research in mineral processing extractive metallurgy and mineral beneficiation.
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Sourcing:
Procurement of engineering products and/or services, construction works and other professional services
Sourcing goods and/or services which meet requi
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Proactively identify, originate, pursue, and help mature business, partnership, investor, and funding opportunities on behalf of the MPC Cluster.
Scan the market fo
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Leadership
Lead medium-sized projects to implement new features or products.
Maintain awareness of trends in software development and technology stacks applicabl
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Leadership
Provide active stage-gating and governance for commercialisation investments to prevent passive R&D expenditure.
Exercise foresight, creativi
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Leadership
Participate in the formulation of IP & commercialisation strategy for new disclosures and the stage-gate process to align commercialisation pot
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Lead and oversee complex laboratory, pilot, and demonstration-scale test work for chemical and biological heap leaching systems.
Drive research and innovation, cont
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Responsible for the development, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of electrical, control and instrumentation systems for high temperature laborato
Job description
Conduct research into machine learning and computational modelling applications in the mining industry;
Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget;
Play a le
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Lead and oversee complex laboratory, pilot, and demonstration-scale test work for chemical and biological heap leaching systems.
Drive research and innovation, cont
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Video Production and Photography:
Develop and edit promotional, event, and video content for internal and external use.
Capture and edit high-quality photographs
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Oversee the daily operations of the Occupational Health Clinic and Wellness services in the organisation.
Supervise and provide guidance to the Occupational Health
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Provide a professional and cost effective occupational and primary healthcare service.
Promote and implement a high performance culture within the area of responsib
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Leadership
Lead the Mine Closure and Rehabilitation (MCR) function including the development of the functional strategy.
Lead the development, review and im
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Lead the SHEQ function with full accountability for delivery of SHEQ systems and processes across Mintek.
Enable and embed a culture of proactive safety and risk ownershi
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Leadership
Live the Mintek Values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.
Strategy
Drive the Division RDI strategy and operations, and develop plans
AREAS OF INTEREST:
Design and synthesis of 2D layered nanomaterials and their plasmonic hybrids via CVD, exfoliation, or chemical reduction methods
Functionalise 2D substrates with enzymes or
Job description
Assist Research Group Leader/Head of Research to make technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the division.
Ensure that the products
