Mintek (Council for Mineral Technology) Jobs

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Senior Scientist/Engineer (Data & Image analyst)

Listing reference: minte_000341

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Scientist/Engineer within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will develop software tools and data models to improve interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• 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.
• Lead and execute projects in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level. 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
• 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 MNL 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, conference contributions

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3- 5 years or more experience in the field of data and image (2D/3D) analysis applications using commercial/open source platforms (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, Image J, VG StudioMax, Aviso, etc.).
• Coding and/or modelling experience, preferably with mineralogical/metallurgical/chemical data 
• Project management skills
• Drafting proposals to generate funding for project work
• Client relationship management
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MSc / MEng in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering (Electronic/electrical) or
  equivalent
• Ideal: PhD

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Be able to work in a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.

Principal Scientist

Listing reference: minte_000340

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Scientist within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will work to identify suitable research, and provide the information needed to capacitate the Division for future market needs, whether for research or commercial service. The incumbent will actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Assist the Head/Divisional manager in maintaining and expanding project work from the mining/ metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with the Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise and interacting with clients, collaborators, and potential partners.
• Ascertain the needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work to enhance visibility and credibility through executing quality presentations and publications.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.
• Lead and execute projects requiring advanced technical expertise to interact with stakeholders (internal and external). This will involve extracting appropriate information to interpret mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using mineralogical inputs and writing reports.
• Enhance the competitive offering by contributing meaningfully to the technical output of the
  team.
• Train and technically mentor the group’s staff to improve technical quality and turnaround times and promote innovative outcomes, thus enhancing the group’s value proposition to clients and collaborators.
• Execute projects according to the schedule agreed to with the 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 for 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 technical and financial efficiency.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional-level reports, publications, and conference contributions.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6 years’ experience in mineral processing and data analysis directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Fundamental knowledge of operating in a process environment. Any experience with data analysis and research equipment is advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of research principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of advanced data analysis, methods, and techniques.

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

Senior Scientist: Process Mineralogy

Listing reference: minte_000335

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Scientist within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will be required to acquire (through sample measurement and observation), interpret and report mineralogical data for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assist Head/Executive manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/metallurgical industry, and associated funding instruments, in line with the Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients/stakeholders.
• Ascertain needs of clients/stakeholders and propose appropriate project work to secure income for the Division.
• Execute projects to meet the time scheduling agreed to with the client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Lead and execute projects with technical expertise for which interactions with clients/stakeholders are required at an advanced level.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and the Mineralogy Division with respect to labour and instrument time capture, business governance (in IFS), professional reporting and project management.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency – technically and financially.
• A proven record of research experience and publications in a field related to and adjacent to the mining industry.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports and publications.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

•  5 years or more experience in the operation of mineralogical equipment (e.g., X-ray diffraction, scanning- or automated scanning- electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, optical microscopy), processing and interpretation of derived data therefrom. Preference will be given to candidates with automated scanning electron microscopy experience (MLA, QEMSCAN or TIMA).
• Operation/understanding of instruments related to emerging techniques in mineralogy will be advantageous.
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Drafting of proposals that meet client/stakeholder objectives
• Client relationship management
• Project Management Skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Be able to work in a team with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  At least an MSc (Geology, Earth Science, Mineralogy or Metallurgy/Engineering)
• PhD will be advantageous

Chief Scientist: Mineral Science

Listing reference: minte_000338

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Chief Scientist within the Mineralogy Division. The incumbent will be expected to execute the development of software tools and data models to improve the interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.

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, 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 contributions.

Minimum requirements

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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