Job Vacancies at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Leadership

• Lead/guide AO & SP-level Software Developers.
• Lead large development projects/teams, including resource and execution planning.
• Makes technical decisions having an impact on the product development direction and outcomes within the Division.
• Work with complex assignments that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills.
• Specialise within an area of technologies used in the division’s software products.

Strategy

• Participate in divisional strategic objectives, make recommendations.
• Assess the environment to determine opportunities for product improvement.

Innovation

• Operational: improve workflows, introduce new procedures, drive initiatives to improve product reliability and maintainability, as well as to increase efficiency.
• Technical: introduce new tools/3rd party components to improve product efficiency, reliability and usability, or to expand product capabilities.
• Technical: design new products/enhancements of a complex nature. Co-design major new products.

Execution, People and Planning

• Develop the functional specifications, design and implement high-complexity features/improvements to existing products, requiring professional judgement and independent evaluation, selection or modification of standard techniques or methods, affecting multiple systems.
• Develop functional specifications, design and implement medium complexity systems/products.
• Solve unforeseen and novel problems, requiring ingenuity and the application of software development knowledge to resolve the problem.
• Software testing, troubleshooting and code inspection.
• Advanced technical support for multiple products or systems.
• Training and mentoring of AO & SP-level Software Developers.
• Provide advanced training on the use of the division’s software products to other members of the division and external clients.
• Management of large multiyear projects, including resource and execution planning.

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.
• As a decision maker be responsible for the assessment and management of all risks related to the projects under their direct control.
• Responsible for technical oversight of the work of junior staff.
• Responsible for significant equipment / facilities.

Relationship Management and Reporting

• Present at local and international trade shows.
• Work independently and provides instruction to junior staff. Receive limited guidance and instruction on unusualand complex problems.
• Will lead, mentor and train staff.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum NQF level 9 Masters’s degree relevant to software development.
• Ideal PhD degree (or NQF level 10).
• Minimum 8 years’ vocational experience in software development.

Apply by: 27 February 2026

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Investigations and Design:

• Conduct nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.
• Perform system integration and contribute to prototype design
• 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 stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, health, and regulatory standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

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

Capacity Building and Skill Development:

• Leverage on technical learning opportunities to build expertise in health 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 Chemistry/Chemical engineering.
• Excellent academic record: 60% average

PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

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

CLOSING DATE: 4 March 2026

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.
• Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements.
• Extend SharePoint functionality, test and implement new features in a SharePoint Online environment, as well as a SharePoint 2016 on-premises environment.
• Manage code migration, document configuration changes, and monitor system performance.
• Configure and administer SharePoint and automate tasks.
• Maintain and update SharePoint Applications.  
• Monitor SharePoint interfaces with other systems to ensure healthy system integration.
• Design, configure and maintain enterprise taxonomy, terms, and keywords.
• Monitor SharePoint software for any faults or problems.
• Troubleshooting SharePoint application issues and testing and debugging code.
• Perform preventative maintenance of SharePoint.
• Manage, maintain, and revise the site layouts, site content, structure settings, site hierarchy, and site collection navigation.
• Work closely with divisions and cross-functional divisions to communicate project statuses.
• Adhere to best SharePoint practices and ICT Governance.
• Consults with management to devise the most useful ways to apply SharePoint for business goals.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Studies or equivalent.
• 5 years minimum relevant experience.