KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:<\/p>\n
\tAssist Head\/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining\/ metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with Division\u2019s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients, collaborators and potential partners.
\n\tAscertain needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial oriented. Identify opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.
\n\tLead and execute projects in which interactions with stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level of technical expertise. This will involve algorithm\/software development to extract appropriate information, and modelling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using, primarily, mineralogical inputs.
\n\tTrain, and technically mentor the staff in the group, so as to improve technical quality and turnaround times, and promote innovative outcomes, thus enhancing the value proposition of the group to clients and collaborators.
\n\tExecute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client\/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
\n\tComply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and the Mineralogy Division with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
\n\tDevelop protocols\/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment.
\n\tEnsure that QES procedures are followed, and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency – technically and financially.
\n\tEnsure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce advanced professional level reports, publications, and conference contributions.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n
\tPhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Discipline (science or engineering)<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.mintek.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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