Scientific Research Leader

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Mintek Pty Ltd. Full time

Mintek Pty Ltd. is a leading research and development organisation offering an exciting career opportunity for a Scientific Research Leader in Mineral Science within the Mineralogy Division.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the development of software tools and data models to improve interpretation of mineralogical data (numerical, images) for purposes of research or commercial service.

This role requires adherence to predetermined time schedules, as well as compliance with Mineralogy's quality standards.

Additionally, the candidate will actively seek new opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the 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, collaborators and potential partners.
  • Ascertain the needs of clients and the industry and propose appropriate project work, both research and commercial-oriented.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and commercialisation.
  • Lead and execute projects in which interactions with stakeholders (internal and external) are required at an advanced level of technical expertise.
  • This will involve algorithm/software development to extract appropriate information, and modelling, simulation and interpretation of mineral behaviour in processing and other environments using, primarily, mineralogical inputs.
  • Train and technically mentor the staff in the group, so as to improve technical quality and turnaround times, and promote innovative outcomes, thus enhancing the value proposition of the group to clients and collaborators.
  • 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 the Mineralogy Division with respect to labour and machine time capture, business governance, professional reporting, project planning and management.
  • Develop 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.


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