Senior Engineer
Listing reference: minte_000403
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Chemical Engineering
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineers to conduct fundamental and applied research in
pyrometallurgy. The successful candidates will provide technical support in the development, demonstration
and commercialisation of products and services developed by Mintek. Contributing to human capital
development and willingness to work towards a common purpose, with a strong sense of equity and
inclusion, are non-negotiable attributes of the role.
Job description
- Performing the total scope of work in the Division, including business development, fundamental
and applied research, technology demonstration, technology transfer and commercialisation. - Driving high impact RDI programmes, commercial projects, contract research and funding strategies
to drive productivity and ensure the financial sustainability of the Division. - Executing key disciplinary and multi-disciplinary assignments that require integration of specialist
knowledge and skills to drive the Division’s capabilities in experimentation, testing and technology
demonstration. - Conceptualising and drafting technical proposals for local and international funding to sustain worldclass
RDI infrastructure and human capital capacity at Mintek. - Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender and
CAPEX processes to sustain world-class RDI infrastructure. - Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues,
including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.
Minimum requirements
Master’s degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or
equivalent, with a strong focus on pyrometallurgy research and/or technology development. A PhD is
an added advantage.
equivalent, with a strong focus on pyrometallurgy research and/or technology development. A PhD is
an added advantage.