Jobs at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Video Production and Photography:

• Develop and edit promotional, event, and video content for internal and external use.
• Capture and edit high-quality photographs for use across Mintek platforms.
• Support the live streaming of internal and external events.

Digital Content Management:

• Maintain and curate Mintek’s multimedia content catalogue, ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.
• Archive and organise digital assets in line with Mintek’s governance standards.

Podcast and Broadcast Production:

• Record, edit, and produce audio content such as podcasts, including sound design and mixing.
• Provide technical support and direction for live video and audio broadcasts.

Content Design and Development:

• Design engaging visual content for social media, internal communications, and corporate publications.
• Ensure all content aligns with Mintek’s visual identity and brand guidelines.

Content Strategy and Innovation:

• Assist in devising innovative multimedia strategies that enhance user engagement across channels.
• Research trends in multimedia communication and proactively suggest new tools, platforms, and content formats.

Support to Brand and Marketing Initiatives:

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to support campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute ideas to support brand growth.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia, Video, Film and Photography, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing original video, photography, and design work.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in multimedia production or content creation.
• Experience in a marketing, communications, or agency environment is advantageous.
• Competency in multimedia tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Envanto and Renderforest).
• Familiarity with editing tools and live broadcasting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to operate on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Understanding of the corporate social media landscape.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead and oversee complex laboratory, pilot, and demonstration-scale test work for chemical and biological heap leaching systems.
• Drive research and innovation, contributing to the development of new technologies and, methodologies in line with the Group’s focus areas.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior Engineers / Scientists / Technicians, supporting skills development and succession planning.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality technical reports, client deliverables, and presentations.
• Initiate, develop, and lead proposals for commercial work and research funding, including strategic input and client engagement.
• Contribute to business development, including client interaction and identification of new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements, laboratory protocols, and data governance standards.
• Responsible for key process equipment and facilities, ensuring optimal utilisation, maintenance, and development.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (with a BSc(Eng) or BEng undergraduate degree). 
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in hydrometallurgy, bioleaching, or heap leaching including process development and management of complex commercial and research projects.
• Strong understanding of chemical and microbiological processes in heap leaching.
• Proven track record in attracting research funding (e.g. state grant, contract research, or similar 
  funding mechanisms).

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Job description

• 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
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 an advantage.
• 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.