Scientist - MND
Listing reference: minte_000131
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for a Scientist. The incumbent will acquire (through sample measurement and observation), interpret and report mineralogical data for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality, safety and health standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/metallurgical industry, in line with the Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients.
- Ascertain needs of clients and propose appropriate project work, in consultation with senior staff.
- Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client, contain costs for the division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
- Lead and execute the project in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders are required at a professional level.
- Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and MND with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance (in IFS), professional reporting and project management.
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
- Optimally operate equipment in line with SOPs.
- Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce professional level reports and publications.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year or more of experience with mineralogical techniques and data interpretation for process mineralogy applications.
- Understanding of QEMSCAN/ MLA operation and data outputs, along with other mineralogical techniques.
- Project Management Skills.
- Drafting proposals that meet client/stakeholder objectives.
- Client relationship management.
- The incumbent must be highly organised, methodical, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum completed MSc (in Geology, Earth Sciences, Mineralogy or Metallurgy/Engineering; PhD will be an advantage).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Be able to work in a team.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
- Attention to detail, ability to follow-up and take initiative
SALARY PACKAGE: Negotiable CLOSING DATE: 24 August 2023
Please apply via the Mintek website at http://www.mintek.co.za/careers-mintek-2/careers-mintek-2/
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of 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