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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:
Leadership
Lead the Mine Closure and Rehabilitation (MCR) function including the development of the functional strategy.
Lead the development, review and implementation of MCR strategies, frameworks and procedures.
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.
Financial Sustainability
Secure the Section Budget.
Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed.
Ensure that there is 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.
Financial Sustainability
Oversee the effective utilisation of the functional budget.
Comply with financial legislative requirements.
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 function’s KPIs.
Undertake performance management of the team.
Monitor SHEQ trends and recommend improvement initiatives.
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 projects / 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 initiatives.
Minimum requirements
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a Civil Engineering or relevant field.
Designated professional practitioner (Pr. Eng, Pr. Tech Eng) registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
8 – 10 years’ experience on the relevant field.
A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field will be advantageous.
Experience in civil engineering work, ideally in rehabilitation of mines or road-earthworks such as major highways, rehabilitation of dump sites, tailings dams, experience in all project management and engineering facets, management of contractors, design teams, construction management, finance, and budget. Design and contract documentation of projects. Team management of diverse team members. General management of a technical team. Financial management.
Nature of Experience:
Project Management
Project finance
Construction Monitoring
Civil earthworks design and contract documentation preparation.
Good interpersonal relations
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