Strategic Leader — Fire Assay & Reference Materials

Mintek; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mintek’s Analytical Chemistry Division seeks a Head of the Fire Assay and Reference Material Group to lead research, drive innovation, and develop a high-performing team focused on solving industry and societal challenges in mining and metallurgy.

The role expects a strong background in analytical chemistry, PGMs analysis, and ISO 17025 quality systems, with leadership and project management skills to deliver technical outputs and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: MSc Chemistry/Science.
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Responsibilities

• Lead research and innovation in analytical chemistry.
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• Lead technical output and develop a strong team.
• Address industry and societal needs in mining/metallurgy.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Platinum group metals analysis

Instrumentation data interpretation

ISO 17025 accreditation

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Technical mentoring

Education

MSc Chemistry/Science

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Job description

Mintek’s Analytical Chemistry Division seeks a Head of the Fire Assay and Reference Material Group to lead research, drive innovation, and develop a high-performing team focused on solving industry and societal challenges in mining and metallurgy.

The role expects a strong background in analytical chemistry, PGMs analysis, and ISO 17025 quality systems, with leadership and project management skills to deliver technical outputs and funding opportunities.