Engineer: Physical Separation at Mintek

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


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


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


Minimum: B. Sc. Hons or 4-year Engineering degree.
Ideal: MSc, MEng (NB: other lower degrees, must attain the minimum requirement to stay in this position)
1- 2 years vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng)
Must 2 - 3 years Physical Separation experience