Mintek (Council for Mineral Technology) Jobs – 15 October 2026

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Head: Fire Assay and Reference Material Group

Listing reference: minte_000472

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

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 the Head: Fire Assay and Reference Material Group, within the Analytical Chemistry Division. The successful candidate will lead research and innovation in analytical chemistry, through proposing appropriate work, leading technical output and developing a strong team to be solution focused in addressing needs of industry and society in this sector.

Job description

Administration

• Manage and coordinate project administration activities.
• Oversee office administration.
• Manage and coordinate SHEQ administrative activities.

Finance / Budget:

• Book time to ensure positive revenue stream
•  Motivation and budgeting for CAPEX; handle tender process for equipment
• Annual budgeting and monthly review. Any marketing measures to implement
• Project monitoring of expenditure against budget.
• Monitor & evaluate project milestones against billing in long-running projects (annual and 
  multiple years)
• Manage equipment maintenance/purchase costs against budget
• Ensuring revenue generation for cost-recovery in projects

Technical

• Visibility and credibility- ensuring publication outputs are met i.e. writing of papers for 
  journal and conference publication; helping staff achieve these outputs for the group
• Provide technical direction that people can follow and ability to communicate it effectively.
• Monitoring & Evaluation of project milestones to motivate for further funding.
• Proposal writing to secure funding from various sources through technical inputs
• Keep up to date on latest developments in the discipline and in the industry that it 
  serves/has potential to serve
• Participate in technical forums, e.g. conferences, client/collaborator engagements
• Technical mentoring, supervision of staff, e.g. postgraduate project supervision

Quality Management and Compliance:

• Quality is part of SHEQ requirements.
• Responsible for quality of technical outputs of the group (e.g. reports, publications) –
  provide technical inputs as necessary
• Ensure all work done in compliance with SHEQ standards (Safety, health, environment 
  and quality) for the group
• Facilitate Client survey assessment.

Human Resources

• Provide leadership and proper communication.
• Performance contracting and appraisals, develop KPIs in line with strategic objectives and
  strategic programmes.
•  Mentoring and coaching, training development, facilitation

Project Management

•  Project administration and record keeping.
• Allocation of resources – people and instrumentation.
• Monitoring of expenditure against budget to contain costs.
• Monitoring milestones against promised deliverables to ensure turnaround time met.
•  Ensuring quality of technical outputs.
• Ensure revenue realized for work executed.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MSc Chemistry/ Science
• Ideal: PhD in Chemistry

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum experience: 8-10 years’ experience in the analytical chemistry field which is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ideal: 12 years’ experience.
• Experience in applying knowledge of analytical chemistry to solve problems related to 
  the mining and metallurgical industry.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Fundamentals of analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge of Platinum group metals analysis.
• Interpretation of analytical data from various sources of instrumentation, including, but 
  not limited to:
  – Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy
  – Inductively Coupled Plasma –Optical Emission Spectroscopy
  – Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
• Liaise with various stakeholders to show value of analytical chemistry in project 
  outcomes for the mining and metallurgical industry, thereby bringing work to the 
  division.
• Propose and execute research to develop new applications, methods and solutions to 
  problems in the mining and metallurgical industry, through application of analytical and 
  environmental chemistry principles.
• Experience and knowledge of laboratory operating under ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Experience in writing technical report.
• Must have experience in managing a sustainable analytical facility.
• Must have a track record of operational management and execution at a business unit 
  level.

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• Effective communication skills –verbal and written
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• People and instrument management and teamwork
• Strategic leadership to set vision for group and deliver on organisational mandate
• Conflict resolution
• Client and Quality data/results orientated
• Financial management

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MQA Work Integrated Learner

Listing reference: minte_000471

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Other: Mining

Location: Randburg

Contract: Internship

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek offers an exciting opportunity to suitable candidates for potential placement within our technical divisions at our Randburg Offices.

Job description

 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose is to provide practical work experience to students who require workplace experience to complete their qualifications. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%) and have completed S4/S5 in the following fields: 

• Metallurgical Engineering;
• Jewelery Design
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry
• Electromechanical Engineering/ Instrumentation Mechanician

PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Certified academic record;
• Certified In service training letter from the university;
• Certified ID copy

CLOSING DATE:  27 October 2026

SALARY PACKAGE: R104 158.00 CTC per annum non negotiable

This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. 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 in the following fields: 

• Metallurgical Engineering;
• Jewelery Design
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry
• Electromechanical Engineering/ Instrumentation Mechanician

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MQA Intern

Listing reference: minte_000470

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Research and Development

Location: Randburg

Contract: Internship

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Mintek is offering an exciting internship opportunity to suitable candidate for potential placement within our technical division at our Randburg Offices.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The purpose is to provide practical work experience to students who have completed thir degree.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities
• Attention to detail

PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Certified academic record;
• Certified Degree certificate;
• Certified Copy of ID 

SALARY PACKAGE: R 173 597.00 CTC per annum non-negotiable

CLOSING DATE:  27 October 2026

This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation clos to Mintek, and they must make their own travel arrangements to get to Mintek. Candidates must be willing to go under 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 presentively in all levels of occupational categories.  

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

 Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%) and have completed a degree in the following fields

•         Metallurgical Engineering.
•     Chemical Engineering.

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Head: Comminution

Listing reference: minte_000469

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 6 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

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 Head: Comminution within the Mineral Processing Division. The successful candidate will manage a technical group in a technical division, being responsible for commercial and contract research test work related to area of specialist and leads research and innovation to increase the value and competitiveness of the technical offering to industry. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the Group in areas of speciality and keep up to date with all technologies and business in the Group’s work.

Job description

Leadership

• Live the Mintek values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.
• Provide scientific leadership in specific discipline.
• Create an environment for the Section to succeed and manage outputs.
• Maintain consistently visible leadership.

Strategy

• Drive the Discipline RDI strategy and operations and develop plans for the implementation of the strategy.
• Support the Discipline business development and commercialization and manage the execution of strategic
  programmes.
• Visibility and credibility – ensuring that publication outputs, including journal and conference papers, are 
  met.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to staff in the Group
• Monitoring and Evaluation of project milestones to motivate for further funding.
• Keep up to date on latest developments in the discipline and in the industry that it serves/has potential to serve.
• Participate in technical forums e.g. conferences, client/collaborator engagements.

Financial Sustainability

• Secure the Section Budget.
• Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.
• Ensure that there are effective inter Discipline collaborations and collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.
• Prepares large funding proposals to attract funding from a variety of sources to support the activities of the Group
• Manage and monitor the expenditure and project milestones against project targets
• Motivation and budgeting for CAPEX; handle tender process for equipment
• Annual budgeting and monthly review

People and Planning

• Ensure that the core Sections plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the 
  Division market.
• Ensure that adequate Divisional planning is done to ensure effective delivery of the plans.
• Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the 
  discipline can deliver on its targets.
• Ensure that the Section is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources. Also ensuring succession planning.
• Drive the transformation agenda in the Section.
• Contribute to the refinement and development of the Divisional strategy and plans.

Performance Management

• Deliver on the Section KPI’s.
• Undertake performance management for the Section.
• Ensure that systems and tools are in place to monitor and measure the delivery of RDI activities.

Governance and Risk Management

•  Risk profiling and mitigation activities for the Section activities, including SHEQ.
• Responsible for the assessment and management of all risks related to the project programmes within the Section.
• Responsible for technical signoff of the work of the Section (reports, publications) and ensuring high technical standards are maintained.
• Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.

Relationship management and reporting

• Stakeholder engagement, including the development of relationships with new stakeholders, stakeholder management and satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting on all RDI activities of the Section.
• Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Section.
• Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiative

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MSc Engineering Degree or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Ideal: PhD

 EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum experience: 8-10 years’ experience in the mineral processing field which is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ideal: 12 years’ experience.
• 5 years of processing and/or extractive experience.
• 5 years of line management experience.
• 3 years’ preferable experience in mineral processing (physical separation, comminution or flotation) simulation modelling experience will be an advantage.
• Any form of engineering design or technology demonstration / implementation should be at least 3 years.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good technical knowledge of comminution, physical separation and flotation.
• Good technical understanding of the Mineral Processing & Characterisation Cluster and ability to function at the highest level in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to think strategically and proactively.
• Ability to lead diverse teams to ensure delivery and efficiency.
• Innovation, developing, implementing and commissioning projects, including major pilot plants.
• Ability to manage large multi-component research projects/programmes.
• Ability to substantially contribute towards Technology and IP Management and Commercialisation.
• Track record of securing significant research funding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels (peers, clients, partners and industry stakeholders).
• Track record in developing people, providing thought leadership and mentoring.

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

• Deep technical knowledge of the Discipline.
• Through knowledge of the sector in which the Discipline operates
• Strategy and business plan development and implementation.
• Ability to lead diverse teams to ensure delivery and efficiency.
• Business Development.
• Technology and IP management and commercialization.
• Business and financial management.
• Leadership of people and operations managemen

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Senior Engineer: Biometallurgy Division

Listing reference: minte_000468

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer. The successful candidate will be based full-time in the Bioprocessing Group in the Biometallurgy Division and will be expected to provide engineering inputs to and perform research in the areas of Bioleaching of precious and base metal resources, and Treatment of mine effluents and solid wastes.

Job description

• The successful candidate should be aware of trends in the relevant field, and is able to formulate ideas relating to technical projects, frame and develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions. 
• Play a leading role in the execution of work as a chief investigator of projects, within the division/group.

Operational

• Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating proceduresproject level. 

Commercial

• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision to Client satisfaction.
• Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work as required by Proposals 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. 
• 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 a Principal Investigator, responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.
•  May be responsible for equipment / facilities.

Research and Development

• Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.
• Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act as a principal investigator on such projects.
• Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
• Contributor to IP development.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION

•  Min: MEng or MSc(Eng), preceded by BSc(Eng) or BEng.
• At least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation, in Biometallurgy, processing of minerals or knowledge based organisations. 
• Exposure to, and an understanding of bioprocesses, especially bioleaching.
• Exposure to and an understanding of, mine water and waste challenges, treatment and value recovery.
• Ideal: SACNASP or ECSA registered.

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Head: R&D Management

Listing reference: minte_000467

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 October 2026

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 seeks to appoint an experienced leader who can shape the way the organisation manages, develops and grows its research and innovation enterprise. Reporting to the Executive Manager: RDI Operational Services, the Head: R&D Management will work with technical and functional leaders to strengthen research capability, optimise the R&D portfolio, build strategic partnerships and position Mintek for sustained research impact.

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management:

• Lead the development and implementation of an integrated R&D management strategy aligned to Mintek’s strategic priorities.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical frameworks, governance mechanisms and measurable outcomes.
• Establish and continuously improve policies, systems, processes and tools that enable effective and efficient management of the R&D portfolio.

Research Capacity and Infrastructure:

• Provide strategic leadership in strengthening research capacity across Science, Engineering, & Technology (SET) Human Capital Programmes.
• Provide strategic direction for the development and effective utilisation of world-class research infrastructure and research environments.
• Ensure that research information assets, physical and virtual environments, and supporting capabilities enable high-quality research and innovation.

Research Excellence and Integrity:

• Champion a culture of research excellence, integrity and accountability across the organisation.
• Ensure that research management practices support both institutional priorities and recognised standards of research excellence and integrity.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Build relationships across government, academia, industry and other relevant research and innovation stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical division leadership to identify and pursue opportunities that enhance Mintek’s visibility, networks and influence.

Financial Sustainability:

• Contribute to strategies that grow and diversify Mintek’s revenue base to support sustainable investment in R&D and research infrastructure.
• Provide strategic leadership and support in the negotiation and management of significant enterprise-level R&D funding grants.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum – Masters in Science or Engineering related field.
• Ideal – PhD in a Science or Engineering related field.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge-based organisation; a proven track record of atleast five (5) years in R&D management; management and execution of research projects, incubating new initiatives, and conceptualising R&D policies.
• Experience in financial, HR, risk management, and R&D management processes.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and communication capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound understanding of the national and international R&D funding landscape.
• R&D contract negotiations.

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Quantity Surveyor (5 year Fixed-term Contract)

Listing reference: minte_000466

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Management/Projects

Location: Randburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for producing contract/tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, project financial monitoring and control, measuring of quantities and issuing of payment certificates for large, multi-million rands infrastructure and Mine Closure projects that involve the rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines. The incumbent will also be expected to assist with construction project management.

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Contract Documentation:

• Prepare full tender and contract documents and compile all specifications for applicable works ensuring that all documents accurately capture the nature, size and scope of the project.
• Measure quantities from drawings, designs and on site to prepare accurate BOQs and cost estimates for heavy earthworks and mine rehabilitation.
• Conducting pre-feasibility studies and community engagement.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and project scoping – including cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis and life-cycle costing.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, junior quantity surveyors and interns to increase the company’s technical competence.

Construction Supervision:

• Conduct on-site payment certificate measurements and issue contractor’s interim payment certificates.
• Provide cost related technical oversite to Resident Engineers.
• Address any on-site cost variations and issue Variation Orders.
• Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings.

Project Coordination:

• Prepare monthly financial reports and cash-flow projections and be responsible for project
  cost/quantities tracking.
• Assist Project Manager in compiling quarterly reports for submission to DMR.

Stakeholder Management:

• Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate and manage their expectations.
• Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly.

SHEQ management:

• Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating including Mine Health and Safety Act.

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of the public sector or mining industry.
• Strong project management and business development skills are required.
• 10 years’ quantity surveying experience involving heavy earthworks, mine rehabilitation and closure.

Nature of experience:

• Extensive Quantity Surveying experience including contract documentation and management.
• Project Management.
• Project finance tracking and management.
• Construction Monitoring.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Mine Health and Safety Act.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: BSc. Hon Quantity Surveying or equavalent.
• Ideal: MSc. Quantity Surveying/NQF Level 9 will be advantageous.
• Professional Registration (PrQS).
• Working knowledge of SHEQ, Risk Control and Legal Compliance legislation.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.

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