Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Scientist/Engineer (Data and Image Analyst). The incumbent will be responsible for developing software tools and data models to improve interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service, according to predetermined time and cost schedules, and in compliance with Mineralogy’s quality standards. Actively seek new income and opportunities for intellectual capital development.

• Assist Head/Divisional manager to maintain and expand on project work from the mining/ metallurgical industry and related research agencies, in line with Division’s current business plans, by providing competence and professional expertise, and interacting with clients and collaborators at a technical level.
• Ascertain needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial oriented.
• Lead and execute projects in which interactions with technical expertise and stakeholders (internal and external) are required at a professional level. This will involve algorithm/software development to extract appropriate information, and modelling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behavior in processing and other environments using, primarily, image inputs from mineralogical equipment
• Execute projects so as to meet the time scheduling agreed to with client/stakeholder, contain costs for the Division and deliver valid conclusions with technical efficiency and professionalism.
• Comply with the internal administration requirements of Mintek and Mineral Processing Division, with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
• Follow protocols/workflows for optimal operation and performance of specialised imaging equipment
• Ensure that QES procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency - technically and financially.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is appropriately captured and produce professional level reports, publications, conference contributions

• 2 years or more experience (including postgraduate experience) in the field of data and image (2D/3D) analysis applications using commercial/open source platforms (e.g. Matlab, Python, R, Image J, VG StudioMax, Aviso, etc.).
• Coding and/or modelling experience, preferably with mineralogical/metallurgical/chemical data
• Project management skills
• Client relationship management
• The incumbent must be highly organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.  

At least an MSc in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering (Electronic/electrical) or equivalent.

PhD would be advantageous.

Be able to work in a team with diverse technical backgrounds.