Jobs at Appen in South Africa

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 an Engineer who will be required to undertake commercial commissions and research projects in the field of percolation leaching of low-grade ores.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Assist the Head: Process Design by active participation in marketing the division’s capabilities / services and obtain business from, and in collaboration with, other governmental departments, research funders, science councils and the mining / metallurgical industry.
• Execute commercial / research projects as Chief Investigator (CI), or smaller parts of a large project(s) under direction of its CI.
• Guide the planning, coordination and execution of project work or experimental work, by applying the available theoretical knowledge, experience and expertise in such a way that the results are achieved with maximum overall efficiency.
• Ensure completion of the projects / analyses within the planned time, so that commitments to internal and external projects are met timeously.
• Ensure high quality and valid experimental results are produced by using accepted laboratory practice and validation techniques and control the application of these techniques by subordinates so that work can continue with confidence.
• Manage and motivate any subordinates, project team members and those interacting with the position to cooperate willingly so that work may proceed effectively.
• Produce required reports, papers, talks and other presentations and obtain their acceptance by ensuring that their quality and presentation are of a high standard. Keep constantly up-to-date in respect of the latest technology in the relevant functional area so that the latest applicable technology and techniques can always be used for the research projects, or analytical work undertaken.
• Ensure that safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) procedures are strictly adhered to at all times.

• Commercial and research project experience.
• Drafting technical project proposals that meet client objectives.
• Computer modelling experience will be considered advantageous.
• Engineering software usage experience (e.g. Aspen, HSC, etc.) will be considered advantageous.
• The incumbent must be organised, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skill.

• Integrity, intelligence and energy.
• Be willing to register for a technical Master’s degree.
• Take initiative, follow through and deliver.
• Team player.
• Willing to travel.

• Min: B Eng (chemical)
• Academic excellence will be considered advantageous.
• Post degree work experience within engineering field: 3 to 5 years