Current Job Openings at Mintek

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-Site Project Monitoring:

• Act as the Employer's Agent's Assistant (Assistant Resident Engineer) on-site for the mine rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure that rehabilitation activities align with project specifications and timelines.

Technical Investigations and Design:

• Conduct site investigations to gather necessary data for rehabilitation designs.
• Collaborate with the project team to produce accurate and actionable technical designs and reports.

Contract and Project Management Assistance:

• Support effective project management by tracking progress and maintaining detailed records.
•  Work closely with contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of detailed progress reports to provide updates on site activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Document all observations and technical findings for reference and audit purposes.

Capacity Building and Skill Development:

• Leverage on-site learning opportunities to build expertise in mine rehabilitation and environmental safety.
• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative approaches for efficient project execution.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent academic record: 60% average 

PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS ONE DOCUMENT:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Certified academic record;
• Certified Degree Certificate;
• Copy of ID

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Key Performance Indicators:

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

• Interaction with staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers), clients/collaborators at technical level.

Financial sustainability

• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.

Minimum requirements

• 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 have 2 - 3 years Comminution and Flotation or Physical Separation experience