Senior Engineer at Mintek

About the position

Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineers to conduct fundamental and applied research in pyrometallurgy. The successful candidates will provide technical support in the development, demonstration and commercialisation of products and services developed by Mintek. 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.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing the total scope of work in the Division, including business development, fundamental
  and applied research, technology demonstration, technology transfer and commercialisation.
• Driving high impact RDI programmes, commercial projects, contract research and funding strategies
  to drive productivity and ensure the financial sustainability of the Division.
• Executing key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary assignments that require integration of specialist
  knowledge and skills to drive the Division's capabilities in experimentation, testing and technology
  demonstration.
• Conceptualising and drafting technical proposals for local and international funding to sustain worldclass
  RDI infrastructure and human capital capacity at Mintek.
• Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender and
  CAPEX processes to sustain world-class RDI infrastructure.
• Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues,
  including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Master's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or
equivalent, with a strong focus on pyrometallurgy research and/or technology development. A PhD is
an added advantage.