Head: Catalyst

Head:
Catalyst - AMD (For internal Candidates Only)

Listing reference:
minte_000203

Listing status:
Online

Apply by: 5 March 2024

Position summary Industry:
Scientific, Research & Development

Job category:
Other: Mining

Location:
Randburg

Contract:
Permanent

Remuneration:
Market Related

EE position:
Yes

Introduction Mintek is seeking an individual who will manage the Catalysis Section's Research & Development (R&D), and products and services, to ensure profitability and long-term sustainability in line with Mintek's vision and mandate, and the Divisional goals & strategy.

The incumbent will lead a dynamic team of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians in the RDI of catalyst systems for applications in the areas of green energy, chemical synthesis, automotives, and environmental remediation, amongst others.

Experience in materials science R&D is a requirement. Knowledge of precious metals heterogeneous catalysis or electrocatalysis will be an advantage. The incumbent should also drive the commercialization of R&D outputs and outcomes that have been generated in the Section so as to ensure the profitability and long-term sustainability of the Section in line with Organisational vision and mandate, Divisional goals and strategy

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Assume the line management duties and responsibilities of the
Head:
Catalysis section within the Advanced Materials Division. Provide strategic direction for the section and identify opportunities for technology development and commercialization. Develop annual sectional plans aligned to long term Divisional plans and contribute to implementation of organisational strategy.

Accountable for obtaining sufficient income from, and collaboration with local and international funding agencies, in line with Division's general long- term objectives.

Ensure long-term sustainability of the Section by ensuring innovative and relevant R&D is undertaken to produce new technologies and products.

Plan and schedule available resources to ensure business and R&D goals are achieved. Provide specialist mentorship and training to all Section staff and others in the Division.

Ensure continuous growth and the provision of specialised training of staff to ensure the professional skills are acquired to develop, deliver and support value-added material products and technologies.

Keep up to date at a nationally competitive level with all technologies and business in the Section's work, and partially in other Sections of the DivisionPosition the Section to be internationally competitive in its R&D outputs and outcomes, including publications in reputable journals locally and internationally.

Drive the commercialization of R&D output and outcomes both locally and internationally in order to position the Section to be one of the drivers of materials science innovation in South Africa.

Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the Division's interests;Manage operational risks and follow all SHEQ requirements.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in heterogenous catalysis, fuel cell catalyst and/or fuel cell MEA fabrication
• Exposure to the commercialization of R&D outcomes.
• 10 years technically competency at national and international levels – the incumbent should be a technical expert and provide an overall consultant/advisory role.
• Human resource management, financial management, project management, business administration.
• The position requires extensive experience in business development, innovation management, technology management and commercialisation both locally and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:
MSc/MEng. (Chemistry or Chemical engineering)

• Ideally, a PhD (Chemistry or Chemical engineering) or equivalent
• Business qualification will be an added advantage

Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

SALARY PACKAGE:
Negotiable
Please apply via the Mintek website at

Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories
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