Website Mintek
Mintek, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service test work, proc… read moreess development and optimisation, consulting and innovative products to clients world-wide. Mintek is an autonomous statutory organisation which reports to the Minister of Mineral Resources. About 30 per cent of the annual budget of R390 million is funded by the State Science Vote, with the balance provided by contract R&D, sales of products and services, technology licensing agreements, and joint-venture private sector companies. Mintek has about 780 permanent staff members, over half of whom are scientists, engineers and other technical R&D specialists. Mintek as a company operates within the complex and challenging economic and social landscape that characterises South Africa. Added to this responsibility is the task of operating effectively in the global environment, and satisfying the demands of a knowledgeable customer base. Specialties Research in mineral processing extractive metallurgy and mineral beneficiation. 200 Malibongwe Drive, Strijdom Park, Randburg
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Contribute as part of a team to the develop methods for MEA preparation through roll-to-roll coating
Undertake research to develop new ink formulations for high volume MEA production
Conduct MEA and stack performance testing
Undertake pilot production of certain MEA and fuel cell &/electrolyser catalysts products
Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget
Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency
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
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
Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years’ experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC &/PEMWE electrocatalyst and
MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation and testing methodologies
Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
Must be computer literate
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: MSc/MEng. In Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant
Ideally, a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant
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