Mintek Vacancies

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Here are the rewritten job descriptions based on your mandatory format and rules: --- ### Job Title: HEAD: R&D MANAGEMENT (Mintek) **Overview** Mintek, a scientific, research & development organisation located in Randburg, seeks to appoint an experienced leader for a permanent position. This role, reporting to the Executive Manager: RDI Operational Services, is crucial for shaping how Mintek manages, develops, and grows its research and innovation enterprise. The Head: R&D Management will collaborate with technical and functional leaders to strengthen research capability, optimise the R&D portfolio, build strategic partnerships, and ensure Mintek's sustained research impact. The remuneration for this position is market related. **What you will do** * **R&D Strategy and Portfolio Management:** Lead the development and implementation of an integrated R&D management strategy aligned with Mintek’s strategic priorities. Translate these priorities into practical frameworks, governance mechanisms, and measurable outcomes. Establish and continuously improve policies, systems, processes, and tools for effective and efficient management of the R&D portfolio. * **Research Capacity and Infrastructure:** Provide strategic leadership in strengthening research capacity across Science, Engineering, & Technology (SET) Human Capital Programmes. Provide strategic direction for the development and effective utilisation of world-class research infrastructure and research environments. Ensure that research information assets, physical and virtual environments, and supporting capabilities enable high-quality research and innovation. * **Research Excellence and Integrity:** Champion a culture of research excellence, integrity, and accountability across the organisation. Ensure that research management practices support both institutional priorities and recognised standards of research excellence and integrity. * **Strategic Partnerships:** Build relationships across government, academia, industry, and other relevant research and innovation stakeholders. Work closely with technical division leadership to identify and pursue opportunities that enhance Mintek's visibility, networks, and influence. * **Financial Sustainability:** Contribute to strategies that grow and diversify Mintek's revenue base to support sustainable investment in R&D and research infrastructure. Provide strategic leadership and support in the negotiation and management of significant enterprise-level R&D funding grants. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum - Masters in Science or Engineering related field. * Ideal - PhD in a Science or Engineering related field. * Minimum 8 - 10 years’ experience in a research or knowledge-based organisation; a proven track record of at least five (5) years in R&D management; management and execution of research projects, incubating new initiatives, and conceptualising R&D policies. * Experience in financial, HR, risk management, and R&D management processes. * Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and communication capabilities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Sound understanding of the national and international R&D funding landscape. * R&D contract negotiations. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced leader with a strong background in a research or knowledge-based organisation, particularly with a proven track record in R&D management. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or ideally a PhD in a Science or Engineering related field, coupled with comprehensive experience in managing research projects, financial, HR, and risk management processes within an R&D context. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with a sound understanding of the R&D funding landscape and contract negotiation. **Deadline** 15 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-11 Source: govpage --- ### Job Title: QUANTITY SURVEYOR (5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (Mintek) **Overview** Mintek, operating in the Scientific, Research & Development industry, is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor based in Randburg. This is a 5-year fixed-term contract position with market-related remuneration. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for producing contract/tender documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, project financial monitoring and control, measuring quantities, and issuing payment certificates for large, multi-million rand infrastructure and Mine Closure projects involving the rehabilitation of ownerless and derelict mines. The incumbent will also assist with construction project management. **What you will do** * **Contract Documentation:** Prepare full tender and contract documents and compile all specifications for applicable works, ensuring all documents accurately capture the nature, size, and scope of the project. Measure quantities from drawings, designs, and on site to prepare accurate BOQs and cost estimates for heavy earthworks and mine rehabilitation. Conduct pre-feasibility studies and community engagement. Conduct feasibility analysis and project scoping, including cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis, and life-cycle costing. Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced staff, junior quantity surveyors, and interns to increase the company’s technical competence. * **Construction Supervision:** Conduct on-site payment certificate measurements and issue contractor’s interim payment certificates. Provide cost-related technical oversight to Resident Engineers. Address any on-site cost variations and issue Variation Orders. Attend Progress Meetings and arrange and facilitate technical/coordination meetings. * **Project Coordination:** Prepare monthly financial reports and cash-flow projections and be responsible for project cost/quantities tracking. Assist Project Manager in compiling quarterly reports for submission to DMR. * **Stakeholder Management:** Interact with key stakeholders to understand, anticipate, and manage their expectations. Manage relations between the contractors and mining communities, ensuring that potential areas are managed or escalated to the client accordingly. * **SHEQ management:** Ensure that effective SHEQ procedures are in place so that contractors and workers operate in a safe and healthy environment. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation at all sites where Mintek is operating, including the Mine Health and Safety Act. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:** * Knowledge of the public sector or mining industry. * Strong project management and business development skills are required. * 10 years’ quantity surveying experience involving heavy earthworks, mine rehabilitation and closure. * Nature of experience: Extensive Quantity Surveying experience including contract documentation and management, Project Management, Project finance tracking and management, Construction Monitoring, Good interpersonal relations, Mine Health and Safety Act. * **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Minimum: BSc. Hon Quantity Surveying or equivalent. * Ideal: MSc. Quantity Surveying/NQF Level 9 will be advantageous. * Professional Registration (PrQS). * Working knowledge of SHEQ, Risk Control and Legal Compliance legislation. * **BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:** * Ability to work on multiple projects at a time, monitor team performance and provide supervision. * Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a highly experienced and professionally registered Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with a BSc. Hon Quantity Surveying or equivalent, ideally an MSc. The candidate should have at least 10 years of quantity surveying experience, specifically in heavy earthworks, mine rehabilitation, and closure. Essential skills include strong project management and business development capabilities, along with extensive experience in contract documentation, project finance tracking, and construction monitoring. Knowledge of the public sector or mining industry, the Mine Health and Safety Act, and working knowledge of SHEQ, Risk Control, and Legal Compliance legislation are crucial. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to manage multiple projects, supervise teams, and demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. **Deadline** 15 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-11 Source: govpage

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