Engineer: Flotation at Mintek

Job Description

Key Performance Indicators:

Financial sustainability

Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals.

Execution, People and Planning

Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures and equipment. Act
as Principal investigators on such projects.
Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision.
Design, operate and oversee discipline specific experimental work and ensure that procedures are complied with, and 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. Ensure that the interpretation is based on sound scientific / engineering theory.
Plan and manage projects to ensure efficient use of time, equipment and facilities, including coordinating with others.

Governance and Risk Management

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 that the project team understands and adheres to all SHEQ requirements.
As Principal Investigator responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level.
May be responsible for equipment / facilities.

Relationship Management and Reporting

Present at local conferences and publish conference papers, journal papers.

Interactions

Interaction with staff in own division, across other divisions to head level; suppliers and vendors (engineers),
clients/collaborators at technical level.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: Bsc. Hons or 4 year Engineering degree
Ideal: MSc, MEng (NB: other lower degrees, must atatin the minimum requirement to stay in this position)
1 -2 years vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hons/BEng)
Must have 2 – 3 years Communition and Flotation experience

Behavioral Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.

Apply by: 14 August 2026