Engineer/ Scientist at Mintek

About the position

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Engineer/Scientist position. The incumbent will be required to execute medium to large sized projects that may be service or research orientated at the level of a professional engineer.

Description
Key Performance Indicators: 

• Assist Head/Divisional Manager to obtain sponsored research assignments from the mining/metallurgical industry by providing specialist expertise to maximize Mintek’s research contribution to the minerals industry.

• Provide consulting services to clients in respect of specialist research projects by advising them on specific aspects, in order to maintain effective liaison.
• Guide the planning, coordination and execution of the project work or experimental work to be done by applying the available theoretical knowledge, experience and expertise in such a way that the results are achieved with maximum overall efficiency.
• Motivate the completion of the projects/analyses, within the planned time so that commitments to dependent Mintek individuals and groups/outside organisations can be met.
• Maintain maximum validity of experimental results by using accepted validation techniques and control the application of these techniques by subordinate research teams so that work can continue with confidence.
• Manage and motivate all subordinates, project team members and those interacting with the position to cooperate willingly so that work may proceed effectively.
• Recommend and advise superiors and sponsors on further research projects or experimental work or the termination of a project, depending on the findings obtained from current work, to maximise the ultimate benefit.
• Produce required reports, papers, talks and other presentations and obtain their acceptance by ensuring that their quality and presentation are of a high standard. Keep constantly up-to-date in respect of the latest technology in the relevant functional area so that the latest applicable technology and techniques can always be used for the research projects, or analytical work undertaken.

Minimum Requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 – 5 years’ post degree experience in a metallurgical role
• 2 years’ experience in hydrometallurgical processes.
• Drafting proposals that meet stakeholder objectives.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min: BSc Hons/BEng in Chemical Engineering
• Ideal: MSc

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Be able to work in a team.
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.
• Project management Skills.

Desired Skills:

• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Detail Oriented