KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:<\/p>\n
\tPerform the total scope of work in the Division, including business development, applied research and technology development, technology transfer and commercialisation.
\n\tProvide technical leadership in driving high impact RDI programmes, commercial projects, contract research and funding strategies to drive productivity and ensure the financial sustainability of the Division.
\n\tProvide technical leadership in formulating and executing disciplinary and multi-disciplinary assignments that require integration of specialist knowledge and skills, and function as the key technical resource in the Division.
\n\tProviding expert and specialist support in the planning, demonstration, and managing complex pilot scale demonstration projects.
\n\tDevelop and write proposals for new R&D projects to drive the establishment and sustenance of world-class RDI infrastructure, research programmes, and human capital capacity at Mintek.
\n\tProviding full administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating procurement processes for RDI infrastructure projects.
\n\tContribute to human capital development through coaching and mentoring, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.
\n\tContribute to the visibility and credibility of the Division through building and sustaining long-term collaborations with industrial and academic partners, both locally and globally.
\n\tProvide disciplinary and multi-disciplinary assessment and guidance on strategic, governance and operational risks affecting the Division.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 10 years\u2019 experience in pyrometallurgy research and\/or technology development.
\n\tExperience in designing and operating pilot and\/or industrial scale electric arc furnaces.
\n\tStrong pyrometallurgical testwork planning and execution capabilities, with the ability to develop bespoke experimental techniques, models and prototypes from first principles up to pilot scale demonstration.
\n\tStrong fundamental understanding of refractory materials properties and their integration in furnace design philosophy.
\n\tDemonstrable ability to conceptualize and manage complex RDI projects and take ideas from concept to market.
\n\tExperience in designing pyrometallurgical processes and flowsheets using thermochemical software tools such as HSC Chemistry\u2122 and FactSage\u2122.
\n\tA strong portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed ISI-rated journals
\n\tDemonstrated ability to attract industry and\/or bilateral research funding is highly advantageous.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:<\/p>\n
\tA minimum PhD in Metallurgical\/Chemical\/Process\/Mechanical\/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with a strong focus on pyrometallurgy research and\/or technology development.
\n\tProfessional registration is an added advantage.
\n\tExperience with postgraduate supervision is an added advantage.<\/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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