Mintek (Council for Mineral Technology) Jobs

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Senior Scientist / Engineer: Fuel Cell Catalyst R&D

Listing reference: minte_000407

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Chemical Engineering

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The incumbent will form part of a team developing PGM electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell and electrolyser applications. Extensive experience in fuel cell electrocatalyst development as well as MEA fabrication is a requirement. Knowledge of electrochemistry, electrochemical processes technology, precious metals heterogeneous catalysis, or electrocatalyst preparation will be an advantage.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Develop electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cell applications.
• Conduct electrochemical & physicochemical analyses of electrocatalysts.
• Contribute to PEM electrocatalyst research within team.
• Undertake pilot production of electrocatalyst products.
• Develop electrocatalysts with a view towards improving key performance and durability metrics.
• Prepare MEAs with in-house manufactured and other commercially available catalysts via a range offabrication techniques.
• Oversee research to develop new state-of-the-art electrocatalysts & production methods for high volume catalyst production.
• Evaluate MEAs within single cells and stacks via a number of industry standard protocols.
• Regularly prepare intellectual property declarations for submission to NIPMO.
• Actively drive the technology transfer of HySA fuel cell products for commercialisation with HySA commercial partners.
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
• Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.
• Strong technical report writing abilities.
• Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Develop annual fuel cell catalyst manufacturing scale-up plans aligned to long term organisational plan and contribute to implementation of organisational strategy.
• Identify resources, i.e. capital, facilities and equipment’s, etc. between functions (fuel cell catalyst, membrane electrode assemblies (MEA), stacks and fuel cell systems) and business areas.
• Design operational structure aligned to the business and divisional work plan.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
• Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fuel cell catalyst R&D space
• Demonstrable extensive knowledge and understanding of fuel cell electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.
• Heterogeneous catalyst preparation and scale up
• MEA fabrication methods
• MEA testing methods
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
• Must be computer literate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: MSc Chemistry or Chemical engineering with 3 years fuel cell industry experience
• Ideally: PhD Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

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

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Engineer: Physical Separation

Listing reference: minte_000406

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 April 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for Engineers.The successful incumbents will conduct basic technical tasks without direct supervision within a single field of research, provide data that is accurate and ensure compliance with document control and document management processes for simple projects. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.

Job description

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)
•  Must 2 – 3 years Physical Separation experience

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Project Engineer: Mine Closure & Rehabilitation. 3-Fixed Term Contract

Listing reference: minte_000408

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Other: Mining

Location: Randburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer: Mine Closure & Rehabilitation who will also assist in scoping the projects, investigating new sites and preparation of internal cost estimates and detailed designs. The primary purpose of this job is to implement, monitor and supervise Derelict & Ownerless mines projects on site, preparing monthly project reports, update on project programme and procedures. Preparing designs and specifications as well as conducting site inspections to ensure that project quality objectives are attained and that operations are undertaken according to standard specifications, statutory requirements, designs and in a safe manner.

Job description

Construction Supervision:
o Client representative on site for the projects
o Responsible for the on-site quality assurance and conformance to designs and specifications
o Ensuring compliance to statutory requirements as well as Mine Health and Safety Act requirements
o Verify the measurement and calculation of quantities for payment certificate.
o Address any on-site deviations to the scope, designs and specifications.
o Monitoring and tracking of all construction activities and programme of works and ensuring the contractor complies with all agreed policies and procedures
o Witness onsite quality tests and approve procured material.
o Compile daily diaries and progress report.
o Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings.

Project Coordination
o Coordinate the execution of projects to ensure that the outputs / outcomes are in line with Mintek’s strategies and goals.
o Manage and assess all project documents submitted by contractors, including scoping documents, bills of quantity, and budgets. 
o Proactively manage tasks and activities to ensure that problems and delays are identified early and remedial action is instituted to minimise consequences.
o Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations
o Compile weekly project progress and financial reports.
o Timely compilation of weekly and monthly project progress and financial reports.

Design and Documentation
o Prepare detailed mine rehabilitation designs including the production of construction drawings.
o Compile tender documents, including specifications for all applicable works ensuring that all documents accurately capture the nature, size and scope of the project. 
o Manage and assess all project documents submitted by contractors, including scoping documents, bills of quantity, and budgets. 
o Project initiation including desktop studies and site investigations to produce scoping reports.
o Conducting pre-feasibility studies and community engagement
o Manage specialist sub-consultants like geotechnical specialists, surveyors etc.

Stakeholder Management
o Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations.
o Interact and attend key meetings with law enforcement authorities and private security service providers.
o Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly.
o Security and team management for shafts installations
o Prepare audit and finding reports for D&O programme
o Budgeting and estimates for projects
o Tender and technical evaluations
o Statistical management of projects and costing. 

SHEQ management
o Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and
healthy environment. 
o Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating including Mine Health and Safety Act.
o Undertake risk assessments for own projects and review and approve contractor’s monthly SHEQ reports
o Preparation of SOPs and review thereof
o Preparation of standard management forms, letters, minutes templates etc
o Contribution to the standardisation of tender documents, evaluation criteria and other key MCR documents and processes. 

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• MEng or/and MSc in Earth Sciences and related fields or relevant, ideal PhD in related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of the mining industry or public sector, mining communities. 
• 10 years’ experience in the project management of either mine closure and rehabilitation programme, civil engineering, concrete works and earthworks.

COMPETENCIES:

• Sound Knowledge and Management of Mine Closure and Rehabilitation programme.
• Maintenance of Mine Closure & Rehabilitation Databases.
• Development of Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Strategy and Masterplans.
• Sound Knowledge Project Management and Project Finance expertise.
• Sound Civil Engineering design, contract documentation and management.
• Construction Monitoring.
• Good interpersonal relations

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