Mintek Vacancies

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Research Engineer

Listing reference: minte_000343

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Research Engineer in the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate is to conduct cutting edge applied research in the design, development and demonstration of fit for purpose pyrometallurgical processes and technologies. The role requires a strong understanding of pyrometallurgy fundamentals, with particular emphasis on leveraging knowledge of thermochemical simulations, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, and engineering design to deliver complex pilot scale research and technology demonstration projects. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

Job description

• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Experience with designing and operating electric arc furnaces at pilot-scale, coupled with the ability to identify opportunities for further fundamental research from inconclusive or unclear phenomenon typically observed in pilot scale research projects.
• Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical simulation software tools such as PyroSim™ and FactSage™ is an added advantage.
• Proven experience with coding in C and Python is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in mechanical design packages such as FUSION360 or FreeCAD is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Demonstrable experienced in executing complex technical projects, particularly from concept to higher technology readiness levels.
• Strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals is an added advantage.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable
• Knowledge of technology transfer, commercialisation and product development is highly advantageous. 
• Demonstrated ability to attract investment or R&D funding is highly advantageous.

Minimum requirements

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Minimum BEng/BSc (Honors) in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical / Process/ Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development.
• Ideally, a MEng/ MSc in Engineering (Chemical/ Metallurgical/ Process/ Mechanical/ Electrical), or equivalent, with a strong focus in pyrometallurgy research, design and technology development.
• Postdoctoral research experience, with strong emphasis on pyrometallurgy research and technology development, is highly advantageous.
• Professional recognition and registration are an added advantage.

Laboratory Technician

Listing reference: minte_000346

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. Contributing to human capital development and willingness to work towards a common purpose with a strong sense of equity and inclusion are non-negotiable attributes of the role.

Job description

• Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
• Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
• Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
  environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
  advantage.
• Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such as PyroSim™ and FactSage™ is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to higher technology readiness levels.
• Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an added advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
• Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
• Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.

Work Integrated Learning Programme

Listing reference: minte_000347

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Other: Mining

Location: Randburg

Contract: Internship

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Work Integrated Learning Programme P1/P2 within the Biometallurgy Division. The objective of the programme is to provide practical work experience to students who require workplace experience to complete their qualifications.

Job description

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME P1 and P2

REF: BMD/2025/JULY

BIOMETALLURGY DIVISION

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

·         Computer Literacy –MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint·         Sound communication skills·         Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities·         Attention to detail

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%) and have completed S4/S5 in the following fields:·         Chemical Engineering·         Metallurgical Engineering·         Analytical Chemistry

SALARY PACKAGE: R93 600.00 CTC per annum non negotiable

DURATION:  One (1) year contract

CLOSING DATE:  24 July 2025

Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek, and must make their own travel arrangements to get to Mintek. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.

Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.

Minimum requirements

Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%) and have completed S4/S5.

Debtors Controller

Listing reference: minte_000342

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 16 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Debtors

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To facilitate payment of outstanding debt through communication with debtors and by application of correct collection procedures.

Job description

Customer account management:
•    Maintain Debtors master data through regular updates of customer information and credit limits.
•    Creation of new customers and load new/approved customers on IFS with appropriate fields and linking to other IFS modules.
•    Maintain credit limits per customer and reduce credit limits where customer has defaulted on payment terms.
•    Perform regular credit limit review considering:
•    Sales by customer
•    Payment history
•    Changes in customer’s legal status
•    Perform regular review of customer base to ensure only approved debtors are maintained on the system. Block/delete inactive customer accounts.

•    Control over Credit Applications: 
–    maintain credit assessment forms received from Divisions, 
–    obtain necessary credit references and/or assess credibility of potential debtor via a credit risk management service provider, 
–    obtain financial statements of applicants where required; 
–    assess credit application based on customer knowledge and research performed.
–    advise manager of possible risks, if applicable.
–    ensure all documentation is processed within the parameters of approved Mintek Credit Control Policy and 
–    ensure necessary credit limit approval obtained in accordance therewith
•    Allocate payments from customers and ensure that receipts are processed to the correct customer account.
•    Follow-up on a regular basis on unallocated receipts and communicate with the bank with regards to unidentified deposits.
•    Attend to queries on all Mintek client debtors’ accounts.
•    Keep abreast with economic changes specifically abroad to avoid providing credit to possible bad debts.

Debt Collection:
•    Ensure that all transactions input into the system valid, accurate and complete prior to the posting thereof, including ensuring the validity of the transaction and agreement with client documentation available (orders, etc).
•    Facilitate payment of outstanding debt through communication with debtors and by application of correct collection procedures; 
–    communicate with outstanding debtors relevant departments to assess reasons for non-payment and 
–    ensure the forwarding of any copy documentation to facilitate collection of any outstanding amounts.
•    Prepare letters of request for payment and final demands, and communication with relevant staff for all debts to be handed over to debt collection agency for collection.
•    Prepare requests for the reversal of invoices and/or interest charged to debtors’ accounts where necessary, in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
•    Administer cases handed over to debt collection agency for collection by ensuring the compilation of a monthly management report on the status of debts handed over for collection and discussing with supervisor.
•    Where necessary liaise with attorneys in a pro-active manner.

Month-end activities:
•    Action of age analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness. Investigate long outstanding debt and action through communication with the customer.
•    Ensure all payments, invoices and credit notes have been processed before month-end closure.
•    Ensure the discussion of debtors outstanding above 60 days on a monthly basis by convening a discussion meeting with affected parties.

Reporting:
•    To provide Mintek management with information regarding outstanding debtors status through proper analysis and record-keeping.
•    Compilation and distribution of monthly debtors report analyzing outstanding debt, comparison to previous months, highlighting problematic debtors and raising issues pertaining to debtor management.
•    Ensure the compilation of Mintek’s potential doubtful debtors on an annual basis for inclusion in the annual financial statements based on review of age analysis and knowledge of customers.
•    Prepare listing of debtors outstanding longer than 60 days indicating follow up actions taken to meet monthly reporting and information requirements of management.
•    Prepare control schedules for master data changes, credit limit overruns, and unpaid debtors in past 30 days, for immediate supervisor to ensure control over debtors and application of efforts in the correct areas.
•    Compile report of credit limit review and suggest preferred actions to be taken against customers.
•    Prepare monthly declaration of foreign debt for submission to credit insurance company.
•    Prepare and submit quarterly debtors’ book for analysis at credit risk management service provider.

Compliance:
•    Provide input in to credit control processes and procedures to ensure that they are updated with latest best practice and credit control trends in the industry.
•    To ensure that the Credit Control system is administered in accordance with approved Mintek policy.
•    Maintain statistics in accordance with management requirements.
•    Maintain procedural and system training documentation relevant to the debtor activity, and ensure debtor staff retains an adequate level of training.
•    On a daily basis ensuring office administration is kept up to date.

Minimum requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    Matric and Degree in Accounting or Equivalent

•    Ideal: Certificate in Credit control

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2-3 years spent as debtors controller. 
• (Minimum training: 1-3 years in debt management environment).

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

SharePoint Specialist

Listing reference: minte_000348

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: System engineering / consultancy

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.
• Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per documented business requirements.
• Extend SharePoint functionality, test and implement new features in a SharePoint Online environment, as well as a SharePoint 2016 on-premises environment.
• Manage code migration, document configuration changes, and monitor system performance.
• Configure and administer SharePoint and automate tasks.
• Maintain and update SharePoint Applications.
• Monitor SharePoint interfaces with other systems to ensure healthy system integration.
• Design, configure and maintain enterprise taxonomy, terms, and keywords.
• Monitor SharePoint software for any faults or problems.
• Troubleshooting SharePoint application issues and testing and debugging code.
• Perform preventative maintenance of SharePoint.
• Manage, maintain, and revise the site layouts, site content, structure settings, site hierarchy, and site collection navigation.
• Work Closely with divisions and cross-functional divisions to communicate project statuses.
• Adhere to best SharePoint practices and ICT Governance.
• Consults with management to devise the most useful ways to apply SharePoint for business goals.
• Perform monthly reporting.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Studies or equivalent

• 5 years minimum relevant experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced SharePoint Skills
• Information Security
• Demonstrate specific knowledge of the function and makeup of Microsoft SharePoint
• Possesses knowledge of best practices for maintaining information security
• Ability to handle sensitive company information responsibly.
• Proficiency with SharePoint development tools for workflow and forms development (Microsoft Power Platform, Nintex, Infopath)
• Ability to solve complex issues
• Ability to conduct research independently
• Ability to prioritise, think and work quickly to remedy system shutdown or serious software problems
• Troubleshooting and support

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Maintain a high level of service to internal customers 

 ADVANTEGOUS SKILLS 

• Coding skills

OTHER COMPETENCIES 

• Troubleshooting
• Systems thinking
• Verbal and written communication
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Research

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/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.

Senior R&D Engineer/Scientist

Listing reference: minte_000345

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior R&D Engineer/Scientist within the Measurement and Control Division (MCD). The division develops and implements world-class process control solutions and measurement instruments. It’s differentiating factor is its ability to combine in-depth process understanding with sophisticated process control skill on a flexible control platform that has been purpose-built, to deliver solutions that are tailored to extract every last ounce of performance from each minerals processing control challenge to which it is applied. In a continuous effort to actively find solutions to these challenges, Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for two Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists within MCD. The incumbent will be required to assist the division to develop focus is supplying technologies and products that deliver tangible and significant improvements in recovery, and reductions in reagent & energy usage to minerals processing plants and smelters all over the world.

Job description

• Assist Research Group Leader/Head of Research to make technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the division.
• Ensure that the products the division delivers appeal to a wide range of operations, which shields the discipline from the cyclical nature of the mining industry.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports and publications.
• Able to demonstrate eager to innovation, strategic thinking and to drive both operational efficiency and groundbreaking solutions.
• Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research with in conjunction with other Research Leaders.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency – technically and financially.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
• Lead, guide, mentor and train junior staff

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MSc/MEng in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field relating to automation, sensing technology, and platform technology. PhD will be advantageous.
• At least 8 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organisations.
• Experience in working on the following MCD related products:
  o Advanced Process Control (APC)
  o Carbon Concentration Meter (C2 Meter)
  o Cynoprobe Cyanide Analysis
  o FurnStar Furnace Control
  o Software Competitor Analysis – PLC & DCS
  o Software – StarCS
• Strong ability to drive MCD R&D projects towards new commercial offerings.
• Commercialisation of products at advanced TRL levels.
• Experience in attracting research funding.
• Registration or eligibility for ECSA or SACNASP.
• Evidence of prototyping, commercialisation of products and accreditation of methods will be an advantage.
• Track record of research, supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents, chapters 
  and books

Technician: Instrumentation & Control

Listing reference: minte_000344

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 July 2025

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician: Instrumentation & Control within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate is to assist in the development, installation, maintenance, and operation of our electrical, control and instrumentation systems. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to the development of CAPEX and OPEX motivations for upgrading key laboratory- and pilot scale equipment and facilities. Ability to conceptualize and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position.

Job description

• Responsible for the development, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of electrical, control and instrumentation systems for high temperature laboratory and pilot scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
• Set up and assembly control systems for pilot plant furnaces in line with specific project modification requirements.
• Design, instal and commission instrumentation, electrical and control equipment for laboratory and pilot plant facilities in the Division.
• Maintenance and programming of DeltaV Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Controllers (PLCs).
• Prepare control and electrical drawings to ensure all modifications are properly documented and controlled.
• Develop, manage and implement maintenance programmes to minimise downtime.
• Provide support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and to timeously deliver on research and commercial projects, including supervision and training of operators, trainees and contractors involved. This includes providing training on experimental, SHEQ and administrative procedures.
• Conceptualize and develop proposals and quotations for internal and commercial clients, and ensure timely execution of projects, both at laboratory and pilot scale facilities.
• Contribute to the development of CAPEX and OPEX motivations for upgrading key laboratory and pilot scale equipment and facilities.
• Evaluate processes, systems, products or new developments to identify opportunities and deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines and rules, and ensure that relevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved risk assessments and procedures. This includes ensuring that all relevant SOPs are up to date and complied with.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in a similar environment.
• Demonstrable experience in operating high temperature industrial-scale equipment and facilities is highly desirable.
• An in-depth knowledge in specific control disciplines, such as, advanced process control (APC), distributed control  systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pertaining to equipment and instrumentation used in electric arc furnaces. Demonstrable portfolio of evidence in Delta VDCS, Allan Bradley or Siemens S7 PLC programming.
• Demonstrable portfolio of evidence Computer Networks and Field Buses (Microsoft Networking, Profibus, EthernetIP, Modbus, Fibre Optic).
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.
• A strong understanding of electric arc furnaces is highly advantageous.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Team player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
• Keen interest to participate in pyrometallurgy research and technology transfer
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
•  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum BTech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Ideally, a MTech in Electrical/ Instrumentation/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Possession of a relevant trade test is an added advantage.
• Professional recognition and registration will be an added advantag

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