Executive Manager: Measurement and Control

Listing reference: minte_000196
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 16 February 2024
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Executive Manager: Measurement and Control. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Discipline is managed in a manner that delivers sustainably on its mandate, including strategic and operational plans: - To lead the Discipline technically including the development of the Discipline RDI strategy. - To ensure the alignment of the Discipline strategy and plans with those of Mintek. - To maintain a balanced Discipline RDI portfolio - To prepare operational and business plans for the Discipline and integrate them into the plans for the Cluster. - To ensure the optimal use of resources within the Discipline and shared services within the Cluster and within other Clusters. - To lead stakeholder engagements with industry, HEI’s, public sector and international entities. - To be accountable for the Discipline sustainability, including financial, human resources, SHEQ, risks and delivery. - To be accountable for the impact of the Discipline in terms of Mintek’s mandate. - To be accountable for the performance and management of the Discipline. - To ensure that the internal state grant funding is effectively invested and leveraged to maximise impact in terms of strategic goals, leveraging of funding and commercial impact
Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Leadership 

o    Live the Mintek Values, foster a culture of collaboration within Mintek.

 

Strategy

o   Drive the Discipline RDI strategy and operations, and develop plans for the implementation of the strategy.

o   Support the Discipline business development and commercialisation and manage the execution of the strategic programmes.

 

Financial Sustainability

o   Secure the Discipline Budget.

o   Balance the RDI portfolio Funding and commercial targets as agreed.

o   Ensure that there are effective inter Discipline collaborations between Clusters to ensure that targets are met.

 

People and Planning

o   Ensure that the core RDI Discipline plans are aligned with Mintek’s strategy and the needs of the Cluster market.

o   Ensure that adequate Discipline planning is done to ensure effective delivery of the plans.

o   Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the Discipline can deliver on its targets.

o   Ensure that the Discipline is adequately resourced, with a particular focus on SET staff and resources.  Also ensuring succession planning.

o   Drive the transformation agenda in the Discipline.

o   Contribute to the refinement and development of the Cluster strategy and plans.

 

Performance Management

    • Deliver on the Discipline KPI’s.
    • Undertake performance management for the Discipline.
    • 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 Discipline’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 Discipline.
    • Commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Discipline.
    • Lead Co-development and Co-funding initiatives.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum: Master’s Degree in Science or Engineering
  • Ideal:  PhD in a relevant scientific field relating to the Discipline (Engineering or Science).
  • At least 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge based organisations undertaking research in the Discipline.
  • 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

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
  • Good management and leadership skills
  • Self-driven
  • People skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Ability to multi task
  • Ability to get things done Ability to lead by example

COMPETENCY REQUIRED

  • Deep technical knowledge of the Discipline.
  • Through knowledge of the sector in which the Discipline operates.
  • Strategy and business plan development and implementation.
  • Ability to lead diverse teams to ensure delivery and efficiency.
  • Business Development.
  • Technology and IP management and commercialization.
  • Business and financial management.
  • Leadership of people and operations management.

 

SALARY PACKAGE:    Negotiable                   CLOSING DATE:  16 February 2024

 

Please apply via Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 1 month after the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.

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