Principal Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy

3 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mintek Pty Ltd. Full time
Principal Engineer/Scientist: Hydrometallurgy

Listing reference: minte_000232

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 May 2024

Position summary

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: Research and Development

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Engineer/Scientist position. The Principal Engineer/Scientist is expected to lead the execution of multiple assignments/projects that require high levels of integration and specialised knowledge and skills, as well as strong guidance to subordinates to deliver impact. Assist the Chief Engineer/Scientist in leading the research teams. Expertise at this level allows the incumbent to be seen as leading contributor and technical integrator across disciplines/more than a single research field.

Key Performance Area Indicators
  • Interpret the organizational strategy to ensure that research is aligned with the organizational strategic choices.
  • Assess the environment to determine opportunities for research.
  • Develop new concepts, models and approaches as an individual technical authority/contributor.
  • Operational: Systems design with integration of multiple disciplines/processes.
  • Discoveries/Patents: Inventor/co-inventor at process/discipline.
  • Prepare funding proposals to attract funding from various sources for highly complex projects.
  • Ensure an external revenue contribution to support the activities of the research group.
  • Analyze and execute coordinated research addressing complex problems encountered by the specific industry sector.
  • Analyze, interpret, and report on highly complex research outcomes and be regarded as a national expert in a broad field or an international expert in a specialized field.
  • Manage large multiyear projects and programmes, including resource and execution planning.
  • Responsible for technical signoff of the work of junior staff.
  • Responsible for significant equipment/facilities.
  • Work independently and provide instruction to junior staff.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and publications.
  • Lead, guide, mentor, and train staff and supervise post-graduate students.
Minimum Requirements
  • PhD in Extractive Metallurgy or a relevant scientific field relating to the Hydrometallurgy Discipline.
  • 6 – 7 years' experience in the field directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and/or in research or knowledge-based organisations undertaking research in the Discipline.
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