Jobs at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Leadership

• Lead the Mine Closure and Rehabilitation (MCR) function including the development of the functional strategy.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of MCR strategies, frameworks and procedures.

Strategy

• Drive the Discipline RDI strategy and operations and develop plans for the implementation of the
  strategy.
• Support the Discipline business development and commercialization and manage the execution of
  strategic programmes.
• Visibility and credibility – ensuring that publication outputs, including journal and conference papers,
  are met.

Financial Sustainability

• Secure the Section Budget.
• Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.
• Ensure that there is effective inter Discipline collaborations and collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.
• Prepares large funding proposals to attract funding from a variety of sources to support the activities of the group.
• Manage and monitor the expenditure and project milestones against project targets.
• Motivation and budgeting for CAPEX; handle tender process for equipment.
• Annual budgeting and monthly review.

Financial Sustainability

• Oversee the effective utilisation of the functional budget.
• Comply with financial legislative requirements.

People and Planning

• Ensure that the core Sections plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Division market.
• Ensure that adequate Divisional planning is done to ensure effective delivery of the plans.
• Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the Discipline can deliver on its targets.
• Ensure that the Section is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources. Also ensuring succession planning.
• Drive the transformation agenda in the Section.
• Contribute to the refinement and development of the Divisional strategy and plans.

Performance Management

• Deliver on the function’s KPIs.
• Undertake performance management of the team.
• Monitor SHEQ trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

Governance and Risk Management

• Risk profiling and mitigation activities for the Section activities, including SHEQ.
• Responsible for the assessment and management of all risks related to the projects / programmes within the Section.
• Responsible for technical signoff of the work of the Section (reports, publications) and ensuring high technical standards are maintained.
• Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.

Relationship Management and Reporting

• Stakeholder engagement, including the development of relationships with new stakeholders, stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting on all RDI activities of the Section.
• Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Section.
• Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiatives.

Minimum requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Civil Engineering or relevant field.
• Designated professional practitioner (Pr. Eng, Pr. Tech Eng) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• 8 – 10 years’ experience on the relevant field.
• A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field will be advantageous.
• Experience in civil engineering work, ideally in rehabilitation of mines or road-earthworks such as major highways, rehabilitation of dump sites, tailings dams, experience in all project management and engineering facets, management of contractors, design teams, construction management, finance, and budget. Design and contract documentation of projects. Team management of diverse team members. General management of a technical team. Financial management.

Nature of Experience:

• Project Management
• Project finance
• Construction Monitoring
• Civil earthworks design and contract documentation preparation.
• Good interpersonal relations

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Provide a professional and cost effective occupational and primary healthcare service.
• Promote and implement a high performance culture within the area of responsibility.
• Advise senior management on occupational health programmes, legal and regulatory compliance, and trends related to workplace exposure.
• Deliver comprehensive best practice services in occupational medicine, environmental health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety.
• Formulate and maintain occupational health policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Implement and manage medical surveillance programmes aligned to employee exposure risks.
• Investigate excessive sick absenteeism and manage disability cases where required.
• Manage and support work related clinical matters, including incapacity management and hearing conservation programmes.
• Conduct health risk assessments, walk through inspections, and recommend risk based medical surveillance programmes.
• Review Project Information Charts (PICs) and provide guidance on required biological monitoring.
• Attend SHEQ meetings and present occupational health risks to relevant divisions when required.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly occupational health reports to management.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• MBChB qualification.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner.
• Certificate in Ionising Radiation in the Workplace for Medical Practitioners.
• At least three (3) years’ post graduate medical experience, including occupational health exposure.
• A valid dispensing certificate.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Medical certificate of fitness.

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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Occupational Health Clinic and Wellness services in the organisation.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Occupational Health Team to ensure the delivery of professional occupational and primary healthcare services in line with best practice standards.
• Lead, manage, and develop the occupational health team to achieve performance targets, ensure accountability, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and implement employee health monitoring programs, including medical surveillance and health screenings.
• Advise Senior Management on occupational health risks, trends, programmes, and interventions to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation of best practice programmes in occupational medicine, environmental health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety.
• Advise employees and management on occupational health issues and best practices.
• Liaise with internal departments and all employees to promote workplace health initiatives.
• Maintain professional relationships with external contacts, including hospitals, community clinics and other healthcare providers.
• Respond to workplace health incidents and coordinate appropriate medical response and follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and reporting requirements.
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of occupational health policies, procedures, and protocols in line with legislation and industry standards.
• Review, consolidate, and submit accurate monthly and ad hoc reports on occupational health activities, trends, and compliance.
• Oversee processes related to incapacity management, fitness-for-work assessments, and programmes such as Hearing Conservation, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualification in Occupational Health Nursing/Occupational Health (as applicable) and current registration with the relevant professional council (e.g., SANC).
• Minium: Honours Degree in a health related, A Master degree field will be an advantage.
• An added advantage: Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry.
• Minimum of > 7 years’ experience in an occupational health setting, including medical surveillance and clinic operations.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience.
• Sound knowledge of South African occupational health and safety legislation and reporting requirements.
• Experience in medical surveillance programmes, health risk assessments, and workplace health management.
• Computer literacy and ability to compile clear, accurate reports.
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous) and willingness to engage with external service providers.