Laboratory Technician
Listing reference: minte_000346
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Others: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Technician within the Pyrometallurgy Division. The successful candidate will assist in the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. Ability to conceptualise and execute research and commercial projects using laboratory and pilot scale facilities is a highly desirable attribute for the position. 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
- Responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, operation and management of laboratory and pilot-scale facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division.
- Providing technical support and facilitating the smooth execution of research, technology demonstration, and commercialisation activities in the Division.
- Assume full responsibility for the sample management and SHEQ systems, including maintaining detailed equipment maintenance schedules and ensuring that critical spares and stocks are timely maintained and preserved.
- Providing administrative support to the Division, including managing and coordinating tender processes for CAPEX and large scale infrastructure projects.
- Contributing to human capital development through coaching and mentoring of colleagues, including providing postgraduate supervision where necessary.
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pyrometallurgy research, technology development or related
environment. - Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes is a distinct
advantage. - Experience in designing pyrometallurgical processes using thermochemical software tools such as PyroSim™ and FactSage™ is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to develop experimental techniques, models and prototypes.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting complex research projects, particularly from concept to higher technology readiness levels.
- Portfolio of publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or conference proceedings is an added advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum BTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process) or equivalent.
- Ideally, MTech in Engineering (Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Process), or equivalent.
- Professional recognition and registration are added advantages.