Jobs at Mintek

Job description

Administration:

• Consolidate procurement plan from different divisions.
• Receive and review specifications from end users.
• Prepare submissions to Bid committees.
• Assist with preparations and execution of internal and external Audits.
• Ensure that all audit queries are addressed in timely manner

Negotiation:

• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value for money to Mintek.
• Endeavour to fix prices per quarter or longer for regular commodities.
• Responsible for negotiating with shipping and forwarding agents when goods are transported from Mintek to foreign locations for repair or testing. Identification of the following where goods are imported: 
• Import Permit requirements.
•  Registration of serial numbers per item.
• Forwarding costs.Delivery time.

Reporting:

•     Compile monthly activity reports on tenders.
•        Ad-hoc reports as requested by the Head: Supply Chain Management.

Tenders

Assist the Head: Supply Chain Management with the following:

•     Providing input for the compilation of the tender document.
•     Advertisement for the tender.
•     Serve on the tender committees

Internal Clients:

• Liaise with SBU members to assist with all procurement related issues.

Minimum requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Min: 5 - 8 years’ experience post internship in buying environment or similar in the following:

• Buyer
• Sourcing specialist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min: Honours Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Project management.
• Should have good verbal communication.
• Must have good work ethics to maintain credibility of work.
• Be able to work in a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
• Be able to work under pressure.

Driver’s license

• Code 8

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Job description

• Responsible for the development, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of electrical, control and instrumentation systems for high temperature laboratory and pilot scale facilities in the PyrometallurgyDivision.
• Set up and assembly control systems for pilot plant furnaces in line with specific project modification requirements.
• Design, instal and commission instrumentation, electrical and control equipment for laboratory and pilot plant facilities in the Division.
• Maintenance and programming of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Controllers (PLCs).
• Prepare control and electrical drawings to ensure all modifications are properly documented and controlled.
• Develop, manage and implement maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
• Provide support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and to timeously deliver on research and commercial projects, including supervision and training of operators, trainees and contractors involved. This includes providing training on experimental, SHEQ and administrative procedures.
• Conceptualize and develop proposals and quotations for internal and commercial clients, and ensure timely execution of projects, both at laboratory and pilot scale facilities.
• Contribute to the development of CAPEX and OPEX motivations for upgrading key laboratory and pilot scale equipment and facilities.
• Evaluate processes, systems, products or new developments to identify opportunities and deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines and rules, and ensure that relevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved risk assessments and procedures. This includes ensuring that all relevant SOPs are up to date and complied with.

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience in operating high temperature industrial-scale equipment and facilities is highly desirable.
• An in-depth knowledge in specific control disciplines, such as, advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pertaining to equipment and instrumentation used in electric arc furnaces. Demonstrable portfolioof evidence in DeltaV DCS, Allan Bradley or Siemens S7 PLC programming.
• Demonstrable portfolio of evidence Computer Networks and Field Buses (Microsoft Networking, Profibus, EthernetIP, Modbus, Fibre Optic).
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.
• A strong understanding of electric arc furnaces is highly advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BTech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideally, a MTech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Possession of a relevant trade test is an added advantage.
• Professional recognition and registration will be an added advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
• Keen interest to participate in pyrometallurgy research and technology transfer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment
• Willing to travel locally and internationally
• Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required
• Excellent writing and presentation skills

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Timely and accurate completion of risk assessments and data analysis.
• Quality and accuracy of risk reports submitted to management and governance structures.
• Effective monitoring and tracking risk mitigation actions.
• Maintanace of accurate and up-to-date risk documentation.
• Contribution to the enhancement of the ERM framework and processes.
• Compliance with all ERM reporting timelines and governance requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in conducting risk assessments to identify potential risks with Mintek.
• Analysing data to evaluate the likelihood and impact of risks.
• Assisting in the development of risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation measures.
• Analysing data related to risks and preparing reports for management.
• Conducting research on industry best practices in risk management.
• Benchmarking of the Organisation's risk management processes against industry standards.
• Supporting internal audits related to risk management.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of training programs on risk management.
• Promoting risk awareness and a culture of risk mamagement within the organisation.
• Supporting various risk management projects and initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address risk-related challenges.
• Maintaining accurare records of risk assessments, mitigation plans, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensuring that documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements in risk management practices.
• Contributing to the enhancement of the organisation's risk management framework.

PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

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

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor in Risk Management or equivalent (NQF level 7)
• Excellent academic record 60% average.
• Proficienct in Microsoft Office (Ecel, Word and Powerpoint).

CLOSING DATE:  02 October 2026