📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWMintek is actively recruiting for a Senior Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Master or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThis Senior Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Engineering / Technical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Senior Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Master • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORSFormulates R&D questions within a single field of S&T, be aware of trends in the relevant field and formulate ideas relating to technical projects,frame and develop research questions, design experiments, identify problems, evaluate and implement solutions. Play a leading role in the execution of work as a chief investigator of projects, within the division/group. Operational: Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures at project level.
Commercial
Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision to Client satisfaction. Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work as required by Proposals and ensure that procedures are complied with, quality control and continual improvement are applied. Collect and interpret data at a quantitative and qualitative level using discipline specific standard methodologies and procedures, including the preparation of analytical and descriptive narratives, ensuring that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory. Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities coordinating with others. Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, promote continual improvement in the workplace, adhere to and enforce all SHEQ requirements. Ensure the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements. Serve as a Chief Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.
Research and Development
Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals. Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act as a principal investigator on such projects. Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision. Contributor to IP development.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREDMin: MEng or MSc Ideal: PhD or studying towards. At least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation in Hydrometallurgy processing of minerals or knowledge-based organisations. Exposure to Rare Earth Elements processing, leaching, recovery and separation. Exposure to, and an understanding of process simulation modelling. Exposure to water quality management, aqueous effluent treatment and recovery. Ideal: SACNASP or ECSA registered
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