Head: Physical Separation  [Apr.10, 2009]

Location: South Africa

MINTEK
MINVAC
Minerals Processing Division

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of:

Head : Physical Separation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The following Key Performance areas are mandatory to the post:

• As Group Head, assume the line management responsibilities for the Group. Provide technical input and guidance in the execution of projects at a specialist level. Ensure that projects are executed on-time and within budget. Oversee all interactions with the Group’s clients, consultants and service providers;
• Actively participate in marketing the Group’s services. Ensure that client needs are understood correctly and that appropriate test programmes are developed;
• Ensure that commercial and science vote income targets are achieved and that the Physical Separation Group operates at a profit. Develop annual business plans for the Physical Separation Group;
• Achieve Group revenue target of approximately R25M;
• Oversee the commissioning of pilot-pants and small commercial plants;
• Manage and do technical work in major projects, in which interactions with clients and technical expertise are required at a nationally competitive level;
• Provide clients with professional consulting services;
• Develop and implement a strategy to grow the Group’s business in the local, regional and international markets;
• Develop and execute appropriate research programs (funded by the science vote) aimed at strengthening and expanding the technical abilities of the Physical Separation group;
• Ensure that QES procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency;
• Develop a program for the training of junior staff. Motivate and guide Group members;
• Assist and supervise staff where necessary;
• Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences;
• Participate in the development of long-term business strategies for the Group. Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation;
• Lead and or participate in research and development projects aimed at the strategic positioning of the Group for future growth; and,
• Keep up to date at a national professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.

JOB KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIRED

Applicants must have:

• A B.Sc. (Eng.) (Chemical or Metallurgical) - a MSc or PhD will be advantageous;
• At least 5-years experience in Physical Separation;
• Experience in plant auditing, technology evaluation, flowsheet development, modelling and simulation of Physical Separation circuits. Client interaction will be highly desirable;
• Strong management and business development skills are required; and,
• A working knowledge of legislation covering the workplace.

Salary : R520 850 CTC negotiable.

The post will be filled in accordance with Mintek’s Employment Equity Plan.

Interested candidates who comply with the above-mentioned requirements may forward their applications to Nonhle Maphunye at nonhlez@mintek.co.za in the Human Resources Division.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Mintek reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing date: 17 April 2009.

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