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 AREAS
Leadership
Live the Mintek Values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.
Strategy
Drive the Division RDI strategy and operations, and develop plans for the implementation of the strategy.
Support the Division business development and commercialisation and manage the execution of the strategic programmes.
Financial Sustainability
Secure the Division’s Budget.
To ensure that the Sub-units (Mine Closure and Rehabilitation; Mineral Economics & Artisanal and Small Scale Mining) produce the quality of work that generates revenue for stability.
Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.
Ensure that there are effective inter-Divisional collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.
People and Planning
Ensure that the core RDI plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Cluster 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 Division can deliver on its targets.
Ensure that the Division is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources. Also ensuring succession planning.
Drive the transformation agenda in the Division.
Contribute to the refinement and development of the Cluster strategy and plans.
Performance Management
Deliver on the Division’s key performance indicators (KPIs).
Undertake performance management for the Division.
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 Division’s activities, including SHEQ.
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 in the Division.
Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Division.
Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiatives.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Masters in Mining Engineering / Mineral Economics or relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).
Ideal: PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Division (Engineering or Science).
At least 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in theDivision.
Of which 5 years must be in a research management position.
Experience in financial, HR, business processes, marketing, operations and business development.
Experience in business engagements and commercialisation activities.
Apply via company website ( http://www.mintek.co.za ) or
mintek.ci.hr