Senior Engineer - MPD
Mintek · Randburg
Posted 6 August 2026
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Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer. The Mineral Processing Division is seeking for an incumbent who will be responsible for executing and managing commercial projects, writing journal and conference papers. Duties & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Design, plan, conduct and co-ordinate research projects.
- Execute metallurgical test work.
- Interact with stakeholders (researchers and clients) at a technical level.
- Manage and control finances of the research and commercial projects.
- Undertake and co-ordinate test work and communicate results to relevant stakeholders (government (e.g. MTEF), researchers (e.g. EU) and clients that are funding the project work.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of subordinate staff, to ensure that service of a high standard is rendered to clients, at full cost recovery.
- Provide technical and practical guidance in the execution of experiments.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
- Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage.
- Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Willing to travel locally and internationally
Desired Experience & Qualification
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- 5 years' experience in physical separation studies/projects is a necessity.
- Experience in research and development of physical separation projects is a requirement.
- Willingness to study, grow and be an expert in the field.
- Team player who enjoys variation in tasks and has a passion for minerals processing.
- An affinity for planning and conducting new and innovative projects is essential .
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must possess an MSc (Eng) degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering. PhD will be an advantage. • Professional registration and voluntary association membership will be an advantage. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to cope in a stressful and demanding environment.
- Willing to travel locally and internationally.