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.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Policy & Compliance:
Procure goods and services in line with the government framework.
Keep abreast of changes in the legislative environment and propose ame
Job description
LEADERSHIP
Ethical leadership
Ensure the alignment of the divisional strategy with Mintek’s mandate and the strategies of external stakeholders e.g. government departmen
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Leadership
Live the Mintek values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.
Create an environment for the division to succeed and manage outputs.
Maint
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Policy Analysis and Advisory
Conduct in depth analysis of domestic and international mineral policies, regulatory frameworks, and legislative developments affectin
Job Description
Key Performance Indicators:
Financial sustainability
Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
Execution, People and Pla
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Administration:
Consolidate procurement plan from different divisions.
Receive and review specifications from end users.
Prepare submissions to Bid commi
Job description
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming them
Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, disinfectant and sponges.
Follow the p
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Perform the total scope of work in the Division, including business development, applied research and technology development, technology transfer and commerciali
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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
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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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
