Current Vacancies at Mintek

Job description

Contracts Management:

• Plan, articulate and formulate Mintek’s contract management strategy applicable to the management of its portfolio of strategic contracts.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy and best practice.
• Be an expert on all matters of good contract management and governance within Mintek
• Custodian of all Mintek contracts that involve the purchase of good and services
• Drafting and revision of contracts/SLAs that involve the purchase of goods and services 
• Identify commercial risk factors at the time of contracting / contract amendment and provide the required escape clauses, checking the financial risk in terms of the pricing and terms of price adjustments (i.e. frequency of adjustment and applicable escalation formulae).
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers and ensure that negotiations are properly contracted, documented and filed. 
• Implement commodity contracts and conduct annual pricing negotiations within the mandated escalation.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters.
• Compile and maintain an electronic contract register.
• Monitor contract expiry and establish new contracts before expiry.
• Prepare contract change notices, variation memos, addendums etc. 
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents. 
• Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance. 
• Monitor and report on contract spend. 
• Ensure contract close-out, extension or renewal.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments etc. 
• Prepare contract briefs and revisions summarizing contractual requirements and budgets.
• Conduct training on contract management to Supply Chain Management stakeholders and end-users as required.
• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status.
• Engage business units on contract requirements 
• Oversee activities of the Vendor Administrator. 

Reporting:

Compile the following monthly and quarterly management reports: 

• Violations i.e. spend outside contracts, contract utilization, contracts which are about to expire i.e. 3 months & 6 months.
• Contracts Register 
• Contract Variations and Expansions
• Contract Performance Evaluations 
• Ad-hoc reports as requested by Head SCM and Executive Manager. 

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in continuous professional development interventions to keep up with new technologies, contracting best practices and procedures 
• Proactively support and initiate transformational initiatives to build procurement organisational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
• Assist in scoping project plans related to identified SCM interventions. 

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education: Bcom/Btech/LLB or Equivalent
• Ideal Education: BCom/Btech/LLB
• Minimum Experience: 5 years in contract management/similar environment.

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Job description

Assembly Fitter, Turning and Milling:

• Manufacture, modify and erect pilot plants/laboratory apparatus / client products or parts thereof as per detailed engineering drawings.
• Manufacture, modify, repair and assembly mechanical equipment and components on machinery as requested.
• Provide fitting and machining skills support during commissioning of test facilities or client products in accordance with project or task.
• Test individual components or plant as per prescribed procedures to ensure that the overall plant function is achieved.
• Execute quality control plant as per task and standards applicable to the task at hand – e.g. machining to close tolerances.

Interpretation of Engineering drawings:

• Plan machining requirements for a job based on engineering drawings.
• Assist Supervisor with QA / QC inspections.
• Inspecting subcontractor’s workmanship (where sub-contractor work is applicable).

Safety:

• Perform risk assessments for every task assigned (HIRA).
• Take control of the workmanship and safety of trade workers / operators under his control.
• Ensure that Mintek’s safety standards and procedures are sustained with regard to machinery and to uphold prescribed safety standard procedures in his wokspace.
• Recommend improved work practices and amendments to procedures affecting workmanship and safety matters.
• Assist the supervisor with performing Safety inspection.

Execution of Workshop and Plant activities:

• Typical activities expected to be performed by a qualified Artisan Fitter and Turner:
• Set machines and manufacture to quality standards.
• Machine components as per engineering drawing requirements.
• Precision marking out and measurement of work pieces using Vernier calipers, height gauges and micrometers.
• Machining and cutting of materials using lather machines, milling machines and power saws.
• General welding, screw cutting, drilling and taping of holes.
• Use hand held power tools (e.g. drill, angle grinder) to manufacture items.
• Structural and component assemblies.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Min Education: Matric/N3 plus Trade Certificate as Fitter and Turner.
• Min Training: - Trade test and a completed apprenticeship Fitter and Turner. (Lotus Notes, MS Office, CAD)
• 5 years minimum experience. 
• Industry experience of at least 3 years in a workshop or field / project environment after qualification as a Fitter and Turner.

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: 

• 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 leading role in research projects and the development of products from that research;
• Act as a Principal Investigator on research projects.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions;
• Produce professional reports, journal articles, papers and presentations at local and international conferences;
• Conceptualise, design, execute, analyse and troubleshoot independently;
• Maintain and extend existing software products, as well as develop new software products (C /C#/VB.NET)
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency;
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation; and
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The following skills are required for this role:

• Machine learning (supervised and unsupervised machine learning)
• Computer Science or Applied Mathematics M.Sc, or Engineering with Computer Science background M.Sc (must have demonstrated the ability to tackle programming challenges in machine learning)
• Academic writing, ability to present (evidenced by publication record)
• English-speaking
• Python programming language experience
• Suitable candidates must possess at least an M.Sc and be willing to study further in a field aligned with Mintek’s research. A PhD in a machine learning or computational modelling field is preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng).
• C , C# or VB.NET experience a bonus
• Control systems, process modelling, reinforcement learning or a strong statistical background is a bonus.

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

ADMINISTRATION

• Assisting in the preparation of board and committee meetings (e.g., scheduling, sending notices, and preparing agendas).
• Taking minutes during meetings and ensuring accurate records of discussions and decisions.
• Distributing meeting materials and ensuring board members have the necessary documentation.
• Ensure that all purchase, service requisitions and store items are correct before processing on IFS.  Follow-up with buying on progress.
• Responsible for travel and accommodation bookings.
• Liaise with the Finance Division on the processing of S&T allowances, and advances.
• Organise quotes and do requisitions for all consumables and assets.
• Perform Secretarial duties for Executive Managers and the Board of Directors.
• Assist in drafting accurate and professional reports.
• Coordinate and organise board-related external and internal events ensuring all logistics are seamlessly executed.
• Undertake any ad hoc duties.

COMPLIANCE

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Assist with coordinating the Board Induction.
• Maintain and keep a filing system.
• Recording of accurate minutes.

MAINTAIN ASSET REGISTER FOR THE CLUSTER

• Keep records of asset location changes, transfers, and scrapping.
• Update Excel version of Asset Register.
• Physically verify assets at required intervals against Excel and IFS versions of the asset list.

COLLABORATION

• Ability to build a positive working relationship.
• Supporting the Board secretariat in implementing corporate governance best practices.
• Works closely with the Board Secretariat and Executive Management to facilitate efficient board meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate record-keeping, document management, and information flow between the board and management.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or equivalent 
• Ideal B. Tech in Public Administration, Office Management or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years Administrative experience
• Computer Literacy in full Microsoft Office programmes, IFS System and Minutes taking

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Job description

Leadership

• Live the Mintek values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.

Strategy

• Drive the Cluster RDI strategy and operations, support the Cluster business development and commercialization and ensure the execution of strategic programmes.

Financial sustainability

• Drive the Cluster financial sustainability through effective operations
• Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed in the Cluster
• Ensure that there are effective collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.
• Ensure that the Cluster revenue streams are diverse.

People and planning

• Ensure that the core RDI Cluster and Divisional plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Cluster market.
• Ensure that the Cluster and Divisions are adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources.
• Ensuring succession planning.
• Drive the transformation agenda in the Cluster.
• Contribute to the refinement and development of the Mintek strategy and plans.

Performance management

• Deliver on the Cluster KPI’s.
• Undertake performance management for the Cluster.
• Ensure that systems and tools are in place to monitor and measure the delivery of RDI activities.

Governance and Risk

• Risk identification and implementation of management plans and actions for the Cluster’s operations and RDI activities, including SHEQ and Enterprise Risk Management.
• Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.

Relationship management and reporting

• High level stakeholder engagement, including stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting on all RDI projects in the Cluster from own management information.
• Commercialisation and technology transfer management.

Minimum requirements

Qualification:

• Masters in a relevant scientific or engineering field relating to the Cluster Divisions (i.e. Biometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy).
• Ideal: PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field relating to the Cluster Divisions (i.e. Biometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy).

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organisations, of which 5 years must be in a senior research management position in RDI and / or commercialisation.
• Significant relevant industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience in managing people.
• Track record in leading commercialisation of RDI outputs.
• Experience in national and international business engagement and operations management.

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Job description

PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE ACTIVITIES (without supervision)

• Execute planned maintenance inspections on various mechanical plants and equipment, making use of mechanical  theories to effectively interpret conditions of plant and equipment and determine causes thereof.
• Compile reports on the status of inspected equipment
• Submit report with recommendations to Supervisor
• Identify resources required to execute required maintenance
• Plan execution of recommended maintenance activities
• Execute planned maintenance as per plan.
• Report back to Supervisor on completed work.

REACTIVE MAINTENANCE (without supervision)

• Respond to breakdown of equipment and plant
• Assess the extent and cause of failure
• Identify the best remedial action to be taken, taking into account the impact of downtime and cost of repair.
• Inform Supervisor of the failure/breakdown and request required spares
• Execute repairs to failed equipment or plant and commission. Ensure high quality of workmanship to prevent recurrence of failure.

PROJECTS (minimum supervision)

• Interpret drawings (PFD’s, P&ID’s and Structural) to assemble plant and equipment as requested by internal clients 
• Design manufacture and install water, air, gas and steam reticulation according to relevant quality and safety standards.
• Commission pilot plants
• Assists internal clients in decommissioning pilot plants

OTHER

• Perform risk assessment before carrying out work
• Supervise subordinates and ensure they work safely
• Act in the Foreman position in the absence of Foreman
• Ensure high quality of work in all maintenance activities
• Minimise wastage of materials and spares when maintaining equipment or making new fixtures or structures.
• Perform standby duties, responding to calls after hours regarding failed equipment, plant and services
• Mentor trainees.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Grade 12 / N3 plus Fitter Trade Certificate
• Training - 3 years on the job training
• 5 years minimum experience