Technician: Flotation
Listing reference: minte_000424
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Process Engineering
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Technician: Flotation. The successful candidate will work within the Mineral Processing Division (MPD) and assume the responsibility to oversee and assist the execution of laboratory test work and pilot plant campaigns.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Assume the responsibility of Leader on selected MPD’s bench scale tests and pilot plant
campaigns. - Assist with the construction, commissioning and operation of pilot plants and laboratory test
equipment of Flotation Group. - Conduct laboratory experiments and participate in the execution of pilot plants.
- Assist chief investigators to meet the technical objectives of projects and contribute to
technical problem solving. - Train contract workers and operators in the safe and correct use of equipment and in the
execution of laboratory and pilot plant-procedures. - Independently manage unit operations that form part of larger projects. This include planning,
staffing, operation, quality control and reporting on those unit operations. - Perform basic calculations related to the execution of laboratory experiments and pilot plant
operations. - Assume responsibility for calibration of equipment, pH electrodes etc.
- Ensure that data are correctly logged and monitor the accuracy of data that are reported.
- Ensure that all SHEQ matters are fully complied with at all times.
- Ensure that equipment is used correctly and responsibly to avoid, or minimize, damage
thereof.
Minimum requirements
Qualification:
- BTech degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering /Extractive Metallurgy.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience on the operation of relevant mineral processing unit operations such as flotation
testwork, water recycling, sample preparation, operation of crushers, flotation processes or - More than 5 years broad-based experience across the mineral processing environment.
Competencies:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Excellent numerical and quantitative skills
- Good management skills
- Self-driven
- People skills
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to lead by example
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment
- Willing to travel locally and internationally.