Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service test work, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative ...
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Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Assist the Head: Process Design by active participation in marketing the division’s capabilities / services and obtain business from, and in collaboration with, other governmental departments, research funders, science councils and the mining / metallurgical industry.
- Execute commercial / research projects as Chief Investigator (CI), or smaller parts of a large project(s) under direction of its CI.
- Guide the planning, coordination and execution of project work or experimental work, by applying the available theoretical knowledge, experience and expertise in such a way that the results are achieved with maximum overall efficiency.
- Ensure completion of the projects / analyses within the planned time, so that commitments to internal and external projects are met timeously.
- Ensure high quality and valid experimental results are produced by using accepted laboratory practice and validation techniques and control the application of these techniques by subordinates so that work can continue with confidence.
- Manage and motivate any subordinates, project team members and those interacting with the position to cooperate willingly so that work may proceed effectively.
- Produce required reports, papers, talks and other presentations and obtain their acceptance by ensuring that their quality and presentation are of a high standard. Keep constantly up-to-date in respect of the latest technology in the relevant functional area so that the latest applicable technology and techniques can always be used for the research projects, or analytical work undertaken.
- Ensure that safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) procedures are strictly adhered to at all times.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:.
- Commercial and research project experience.
- Project management experience.
- Written project reporting experience.
- Drafting technical project proposals that meet client objectives.
- Computer modelling experience will be considered advantageous.
- Engineering software usage experience (e.g. Aspen, HSC, etc.) will be considered advantageous.
- The incumbent must be organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity, intelligence and energy.
- Be willing to register for a technical Master’s degree.
- Take initiative, follow through and deliver.
- Team player.
- Willing to travel.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Min: B Eng (chemical)
- Academic excellence will be considered advantageous.
- Post degree work experience within engineering field: 3 to 5 years
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Contribute to the innovation outputs (i.e. technologies, prototypes, products, and patents) of the Division.
- Conduct technology and product development for application in water and wastewater treatment. The tasks include (but not limited to) reaction process designing and engineering, scaling-up, techno economic evaluations, prototype designing and validation processes.
- Plan methodology, equipment, material requirements and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing products and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
- Analyse the root cause of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in product development and validation processes.
- Identify inefficiencies in scale-up of processes, develop and implement process and product improvement measures.
- Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives.
- Engage with industry and identify needs of clients, assist in identifying opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered at full cost recovery.
- Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
- Must stay up to date and informed at an expert technical level with technology and business in the areas of the Division’s work.
- Ensure continuous growth and the provision of specialised training of junior staff to ensure that the professional skills are acquired to develop, deliver and support advanced water treatment products and technologies.
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' experience in research and development of chemical process engineering is a requirement.
- At least 3 years’ experience in materials synthesis, chemical process design and product development.
- Systems thinking approach, design thinking and incorporating sustainability elements in product and process development
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for chemical processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed a B.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
- Must possess an MSC/M.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
- PhD will be an advantage.
- Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter and critical thinker
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Effective communication of work, plans, and progress using written and verbal communication
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and coordinate material exchanges with end users
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Design, plan, conduct and co-ordinate research projects.
- Execute metallurgical test work.
- Interact with stakeholders (researchers and clients) at a technical level.
- Manage and control finances of the research and commercial projects.
- Undertake and co-ordinate test work and communicate results to relevant stakeholders (government (e.g. MTEF), researchers (e.g. EU) and clients that are funding the project work.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered to clients, at full cost recovery.
- Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
- Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage.
- Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
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Job description
Management Accounts
- Draw and analyse management reports per allocated division
- Through analysis, ensure that all revenue and expenditure is processed to the correct GL accounts . Where incorrect postings are identified, investigate and correct through journalisation.
- Establish root cause of incorrect postings and take corrective action to avoid in future incidents.
- Perform monthly period-end procedures, and related analytical functions when required.
- Investigate budget variances and report to Mintek management.
- Compile monthly management packs for SBU’s inclusive of management accounting and project information as required.
Budget Management
- Provide financial input to divisions with annual budgeting and regular forecasting.
- Perform trend analysis per division to assist divisions in accurate budgeting. Advise SBU managers on common mistakes.
- Set-up of divisional budget templates and assist with all budget reviews by giving guidance to divisions and compilation of budget packs.
- Perform calculation of annual labour rates per division.
- Provide financial advice to SBU’s with determination of cost recovery rates.
- Control budget transfers on IFS (Opex vs Capex)
- Control and monitor the actual expenditure relating to CAPEX against budgeted CAPEX targets as well as handling issues arising from the CAPEX process related to management accounting and project issues.
Project Administration
- Ensure that the SAP Project Administration system is adhered to by reviewing and evaluating processes, ensuring compliance with SOP’s.
- Review individual project establishment through supporting documentation. After establishing compliance with SOP’s, release the project on the system.
- Evaluating and monitoring accuracy of projects through review of planning documentation and actual revenue/expenditure.
- Review monthly billing of projects and release to FI IFS.
- Monitor, reconcile and exercise control over SBU financial functions.
- Review revenue reserves for reasonability and perform sample calculations to ensure that revenue recognition is accurate.
Other
- Liaise and co-ordinate with auditors and SBU managers.
- Completion and submit statutory returns to the South African Reserve Bank and STATS SA.
- Regular feedback sessions with SBU managers regarding their financials and report to Head: Budget and Project Management.
- Assist with business improvement and cost reduction initiatives within business units.
- Liaise extensively with other departments in Finance and within larger company environment.
Minimum requirements
- BCom Honours Degree or equivalent qualification
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in management and cost accounting environment
- Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel). IFS will be an advantage.
- Project Management experience is essential
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Financial sustainability
- Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
Execution, People and Planning
- Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act as Principal investigators on such projects.
- Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
- Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work and ensure that procedures are complied with, and quality control and continual improvement are applied.
- Collect and interpret data at a quantitative and qualitative level using discipline specific standard methodologies and procedures. Including the preparation of analytical and descriptive narratives. Ensure that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory.
- Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including coordinating with others.
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.
- Ensure that the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements.
- As Principal Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.
- May be responsible for equipment / facilities.
Relationship Management and Reporting
- Present at local conferences and publish conference papers, journal papers.
Interactions
- Staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers), clients/collaborators at technical level.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum: B. Sc. Hons or 4-year Engineering degree
- Ideal: MSc, MEng (NB: other lower degrees, must attain the minimum requirement to stay in this position)
- 1- 2 years vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng)
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Leadership
- Provides strategic human resources leadership to executive and senior leadership teams
- Leads and manages the HR function
- Provides direction on all HR related issues across the organisation
Strategy
- Develops strategy, goals and objectives : formulates business plan, implements and reviews progress against goals
- Organisational design : evaluates the effectiveness of HR division organisational design to ensure effective and efficient service delivery aligned to the business strategic objectives
- Ensures strategy alignment : partners with line management to align HR strategies, policies, procedures and service levels with current and future business goals
People and planning
- Leads and Manages strategic workforce planning to ensure current and future capacity and capability needs are met
- Gives inputs towards establishing an optimal organisational design to support the achievement of the business strategy and strategic objectives
- Continually reviews and adapt organisational design and structures to enable the achievement of world class practice standards
- Aligns organisational design to structures and roles which are aligned to levels of accountability
Human Resource Management
- Facilitates the establishment of an appropriate and aligned business culture which enables the achievement of strategic objectives
- Effectively manages change programmes and interventions
- Promotes performance management principles and practices
- Leads Talent and Succession Management and People Development Interventions
- Designs and implements competitive remuneration and compensation practices
- Ensures there is sound employment relations
- Improves HR technology to enable managers and employees to perform people-related transactions( training, employee data maintenance )
- Occupational Health and Wellness
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
- Custodian of the development and implementation of relevant HR policies, procedures and practices to support achievement of the HR strategy
- Ensures adherence to the relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, LRA, OHSA, SDA, SDL, BBBEE and POPIA)
Relationship Management
- Networking - attends functions, networks at industry events promoting company brand
- Strategic partnerships - builds and enhances relationships with divisions to ensure effective service delivery
- Works in partnership with the Group Executives, Divisional Executives and all leadership teams including the HR Generalists and Specialists
Reporting
- Delivers External and Internal Reporting Requirements
Financial Sustainability
- Budgets - prepares, monitors and maintains yearly budgets and forecasts; analyses variances
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 8 years’ experience in generalist human resources in industrial/ manufacturing / mining sectors or other relevant industries.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Senior or Executive HR Role.
- Experience in leading and managing HR generalists and specialist teams.
- In-depth knowledge of HR business processes aligned to the HR value chain.
- Practical knowledge and experience with the HR Best Practices, HR Information Systems, HR Related Legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in interpreting and implementing relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, OHSA, SDA, WSP, ATR reporting and BBBEE & POPIA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Master of Commerce /Master in Administration/ Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology /Organisational Behaviour or related studies
- B.A Honours /BCom Honours Degree in Human resource, Business Management, administration, organisational behaviour or any related field.
Ideal
- Master’s Human Resources Related Studies or Masters in Business Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skills
- Skilled at working in diverse environments and harnessing individual difference to instill a high performance culture
- Analytical and quick to learn and adapt.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system applications
Knowledge
- Deep understanding of HR across a broad range of functional areas.
- Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of the competitive landscape, key trends and the drivers underpinning commercial decisions.
- Understanding of the legal, employment law and industrial relations context HR operates in.
Abilities
- Proven experience in partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organisational development strategies
- Experience supervising and developing staff
- Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, succession planning, compensation and benefits, and HR technology
- Business acumen and leadership abilities
- Working knowledge of employment laws and other compliance issues
- Ability to listen and probe to understand underlying needs and/or root cause of an issue
- Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive and strategic guidance
- Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and solve practical problems
- Ability to identify, influence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieved desired organisational outcomes
- Outstanding judgement, sensitivity and high discretion
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Business and financial acumen
- Strategic thinking
- Diversity Management
- Excellent communication ability, both verbal and written
- Integrity
- Coaching/mentoring
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Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Contribute to the innovation outputs (i.e. technologies, prototypes, products, and patents) of the Division.
- Conduct technology and product development for application in health, sensors and wastewater treatment. The tasks include (but not limited to) reaction process designing and engineering, scaling-up, techno economic evaluations, prototype designing and validation processes.
- Plan methodology, equipment, material requirements and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing products and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
- Analyse the root cause of a wide variety of failures related to issues arising in product development and validation processes.
- Identify inefficiencies in scale-up of processes, develop and implement process and product improvement measures.
- Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives.
- Engage with industry and identify needs of clients, assist in identifying opportunities for technology development and commercialization.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered at full cost recovery.
- Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
- Must stay up to date and informed at an expert technical level with technology and business in the areas of the Division’s work.
- Ensure continuous growth and the provision of specialised training of junior staff to ensure that the professional skills are acquired to develop, deliver and support advanced water treatment products and technologies.
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' experience in research and development of chemical process engineering is a requirement.
- At least 3 years’ experience in materials synthesis, chemical process design and product development.
- Systems thinking approach, design thinking and incorporating sustainability elements in product and process development
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for chemical processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed a B.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
- Must possess an MSC/M.Eng degree in Chemical engineering.
- PhD will be an advantage.
- Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter and critical thinker
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Effective communication of work, plans, and progress using written and verbal communication
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects and coordinate material exchanges with end users
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