Latest Job Opportunities at Mintek

Job description

•  Follows the leadership and guidance of other scientists/engineers in undertaking his/her assignments
•  Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures – project level
•  Execute process control installations under supervision, both locally and internationally, in which interactions with clients and technical expertise are required at a professional level;
•  Provide clients with basic training;
•  Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget;
•  Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency;
•  Actively participate in team debates and technical decisions;
•  Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences;
•  Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests

Minimum requirements

• Candidate Implementation Engineer: BSc. or BEng. Chemical or Electrical
• Good grades (>70%) in Process Control and Process Modelling modules
• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally, and work with minimal supervision.
• The following skills/knowledge will be advantageous:
• Final year project in process control or process modelling
• Computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C , C# or Python)

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Job description

•  Follows the leadership and guidance of other scientists/engineers in undertaking his/her assignments
•  Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures – project level
•  Execute process control installations under supervision, both locally and internationally, in which interactions with clients and technical expertise are required at a professional level;
•  Provide clients with basic training;
•  Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget;
•  Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency;
•  Actively participate in team debates and technical decisions;
•  Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences;
•  Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests

Minimum requirement

• Implementation Engineer: BSc. or BEng. Chemical or Electrical
• At least 2 years’ experience in Minerals Processing and/or Process Control
• Must be willing to travel locally and internationally, and work with minimal supervision.
• The following skills/knowledge will be advantageous:
  • Experience in advanced process control
  • Computer programming (e.g. Matlab, C , C# or Python)

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Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients,collaborators and potential partners.
• Ascertain needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial oriented. Identify opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.
• Lead and execute projects in which interactions with stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level of technical expertise. This will involve algorithm/software development to extract appropriate information, and modelling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using, primarily, mineralogical inputs.
• Train, supervise and technically mentor the staff in the group, so as to improve technical quality and turnaround times, and promote innovative outcomes, thus enhancing the value proposition of the group to clients and collaborators.
• Leads technology trends in mineralogy research at a national and international level.
• Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and the Mineralogy Division with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
• Develop protocols/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment.
• Ensure that QES procedures are followed, and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional level reports, publications, and conference contributions.

Leadership

• Makes decisions having major impact on the research direction and outcomes at national level.
• Lead multiple highly complex assignments/projects that require high levels of integration and specialised
  knowledge and skills, as well as strong guidance to subordinates to deliver impact.
• Exercise a high degree of foresight, creativity and judgement based on firm scientific / engineering
  principles to ensure that large research projects / programmes are planned and guided to deliver
  significant novelty and importance.
• Leads optimisation projects at national and international level.
• Leads technology trends in mineralogy research at a national and international level.

Strategy

• Needs to interpret the organisational strategy to ensure that research is aligned with the organisational strategic choices.
• Assess the environment to determine opportunities for research.
• Develop new concepts, models and approaches as an individual technical authority/contributor.

Financial Stability

• Prepares large funding proposals (R 1 million or higher) to personally attract funding from a variety of sources for highly complex projects. 
• Ensure an external revenue contribution to support the activities of the research group.

Execution, People and planning

• Analyses and executes coordinated research addressing complex and often unique problems that are encountered by the specific industry sector.
• Analyses, interprets and reports on highly complex research outcomes and is regarded as a national expert in a broad field, or an international expert in a specialized field.
• Management of large multiyear projects and programmes, including resource and execution planning.

Governance and Risk Management

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

Relationship Management and Reporting

• Work independently and provide instruction to subordinates and junior staff. Receive no additional guidance and instruction on unusual and complex problems.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of a national / international expert.
• Will lead, guide, mentor and train staff and will supervise post-graduate students.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Discipline (science or engineering)
• At least 10 years’ experience in the field of data analysis and modelling, directly related to the
  duties and responsibilities specified.
• SACNASP or ECSA registered.
• Fundamental knowledge of operating in a laboratory environment. Any experience with image
  analysis and research equipment is advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of research principles and methodologies across disciplines.
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis, methods, and techniques.
•  Proven research track record

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Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

LEADERSHIP 

• Live the Mintek values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.
• Create an environment for the Section to succeed and manage outputs.
• Maintain consistently visible leadership.

STRATEGY 

• Support and drive the planning, development, and implementation of divisional strategy.
• Drive the execution of the Section strategy and operations.
• Support Mintek transformation agenda and sustainability.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 

• Manage and monitor the expenditure of the Section.
• Make effective financial decisions to ensure that the divisional budget targets are met.

PEOPLE AND PLANNING  

• Coordinate and manage section employees while fostering positive relationships.
• Ensure the Section is adequately resourced with the right skills at all levels.
• Manage employee career development and learning.
• Develop a succession plan for the Section.
• Drive transformation of the Section in support of Mintek transformation agenda.
• Drive training and capacity building initiatives across Mintek.
• Develop and mature service management skills for the Section.

GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism.
• Accountable for adherence to all Mintek’s policies and ethics within agreed thresholds.
• Implement divisional and Mintek policies.
• Accountable for effective risk management within the Section including SHEQ
• Ensure divisional compliance with applicable legislation.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with all Mintek stakeholders concerning ongoing divisional support delivery.
• Establish and develop relations with the internal and external service providers and relevant stakeholders.
• Balance the conflicting pressures and needs, including short and long-term trade-offs for Division and Mintek.
• Ensure client (internal and external) satisfaction as per agreed targets.

REPORTING 

• Ensure the right data is available for accurate and useful reporting, making crucial data available “at the fingertips”.
• Timely providing consolidated monthly and quarterly reports.
• Monitor and report on Section performance, including financials.
• Reporting value, ensuring critical issues and key results areas are addressed.
• Reporting on all Section activities.
• Monitor and report divisional risk exposures in all aspects, including SHEQ. 

Minimum requirements

MINUMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree or equivalent on the relevant field (NQF – level 9)
•  8 - 10 years’ experience on the relevant field , Supervisory experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ability to think strategically and proactively.
•  Must be comfortable operating at middle management level and interacting with other middle    management representatives (internal or external), corporate partners and other stakeholders.
• Expertise in all aspects of operational management, including planning, project management and problem solving.