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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 products to clients world-wide. Mintek is an autonomous statutory organisation which reports to the Minister of Mineral Resources.
About 30 per cent of the annual budget of R390 million is funded by the State Science Vote, with the balance provided by contract R&D, sales of products and services, technology licensing agreements, and joint-venture private sector companies. Mintek has about 780 permanent staff members, over half of whom are scientists, engineers and other technical R&D specialists.
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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, 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.
- 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 contribution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Discipline (science or engineering)
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Self-awareness and self-management
- Attention to detail
- Project and resource management skills
- Skills transfer through supervision, training, technical leadership and mentorship
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