Principal Mineral Economist: Mineral Economist - MME
Listing reference: minte_000168
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 22 December 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek is seeking an individual who will be responsible for procuring major research projects by providing unique expertise within a particular, specialized scientific or engineering area of expertise; direct and implement research and development, experimental and service work, as well as
conceptualize new ideas in technology or research which could benefit the industry and the country in the long term.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Business Management
- Participate in the formulation of the division’s long-term policies, plans, and strategy.
- Interact with industry and government experts in the minerals industry.
- Manage collaborative projects with local and international institutes.
- Formulate Section marketing plan & strategy to ensure effective market exposure and secure on-going commercial revenue.
- Coordinate quarterly briefings on certain commodities.
- Source commercial projects and other potential studies wherever possible.
Research & Development Management
- Identify the full value chain of mineral beneficiation to marketing and understanding all the components of the value chain and key drivers 5
- Understand all the option analysis used in Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies when accessing and evaluating mineral projects
- Conduct high level optimisation exercises in concept and pre-Feasibility phases of the project
- Determine the risk, analyse and review evaluations models from quantification concepts.
- Research and develop mineral-related economic policy and developments in the economy and mining and minerals sector
- Research and undertake in-depth analysis of economic trends in the domestic and international economy and regional and international mining sector
- Develop mineral-related policies and strategies where relevant and when requested
- Monitor daily press regarding macroeconomic and mining related articles
Resource Management
- Identify and procure relevant mineral statistics and economic data including database development.
- Develop mining sector databases in a user-friendly format on Excel.
- Understand and update database of key economic indicators in a user-friendly format on Excel.
- Identify data gaps and assist in procuring and sourcing data.
- Regularly maintain database to reflect the most recent data available.
- Research and understand techniques to analyse data.
- Undertake both the financial and technical input in mineral projects for modelling to create income statement, balance sheet and cash flow models.
- Provide concise, informative, and accurate reports on all research undertaken.
- Conduct high level economic research for Minerals Economics support to Mintek Executive Management and other Mintek divisions.
General
- Develop and maintain high level contacts within the minerals industry including government departments and private industry.
- Create and present effective presentations at local and international conferences / workshops.
- Identify important issues regarding economic developments in the sector through presentations, workshops, meetings and visits.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY EXPERIENCE:
- Min: PhD in Mineral Related Degrees (i.e., Geology, Mining or Economics or Statistics or related fields)
- Added advantage: MBA
- Must be trained in Geology, Mining, Economics or Statistics; Project Management.
- 10 years relevant industry experience in mineral-related commodity.
OTHER COMPETENCIES
- PhD in economics, statistics, quantitative marketing, or related field.
- 10 years of professional experience working with large data sets, understanding of statistical analysis, modelling techniques, data mining and business and/or public policy analysis.
- Financial modelling.
- Computer & technical competence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication. 6
- Analytical/problem solving prowess.
- Specialist experience as a professional.
- Specialist technical leadership.
- Direct project management & research experience
SALARY PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE CLOSING DATE: 20 DECEMBER 2023
Please apply via the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za
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