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Here are the rewrites for each job description according to your mandatory format: --- **Job Title: SENIOR ENGINEER: BIOMETALLURGY DIVISION** **Overview** This is an opportunity for a Senior Engineer at Mintek, based full-time in the Bioprocessing Group within the Biometallurgy Division. The role involves providing engineering inputs and performing research in bioleaching of precious and base metal resources, as well as the treatment of mine effluents and solid wastes. Mintek operates in the Mining & Quarrying industry, and this is a permanent position in the Research and Development, Science and Scientific Research category, located in Randburg. The remuneration is market-related, and it is an EE (Employment Equity) position. **What you will do** * Be aware of trends in the relevant field. * Formulate ideas relating to technical projects. * Frame and develop research questions. * Design experiments, identify problems, and evaluate and implement solutions. * Play a leading role in the execution of work as a chief investigator of projects within the division/group. * Establish specifications, improve workflows, and introduce operating procedures at the project level. * Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision to client satisfaction. * Design, operate, and oversee discipline-specific experimental work as required by proposals, ensuring compliance with procedures, quality control, and continual improvement. * Collect and interpret data at quantitative and qualitative levels using discipline-specific standard methodologies and procedures, including preparing analytical and descriptive narratives. Ensure 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. * 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 a Principal Investigator, be responsible for the assessment and management of all risks at a project level. * May be responsible for equipment/facilities. * Prepare proposals under direct/limited supervision, including Open Call proposals. * Perform routine scientific and engineering research using standard methods, procedures, and equipment, acting as a principal investigator on such projects. * Perform complex scientific and engineering research under supervision. * Contribute to IP (Intellectual Property) development. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Min: MEng or MSc(Eng), preceded by BSc(Eng) or BEng. * At least 3 – 5 years vocational experience following first graduation, in Biometallurgy, processing of minerals or knowledge-based organisations. * Exposure to, and an understanding of bioprocesses, especially bioleaching. * Exposure to and an understanding of, mine water and waste challenges, treatment and value recovery. * Ideal: SACNASP or ECSA registered. **Who should apply** Candidates who are Senior Engineers interested in full-time work within Mintek's Bioprocessing Group, specializing in biometallurgy. The ideal candidate will provide engineering input and perform research in bioleaching of metal resources, and the treatment of mine effluents and solid wastes. They should be aware of industry trends, capable of formulating technical ideas, developing research questions, designing experiments, identifying problems, and implementing solutions, while also taking a leading role in project execution as a chief investigator. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-13 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: MQA INTERN** **Overview** Mintek offers an internship opportunity for suitable candidates within its technical division at the Randburg Offices. The purpose of this internship is to provide practical work experience to students who have completed their degree. This is an Internship contract position in the Mining & Quarrying industry, categorized under Research and Development. The remuneration is R 173,597.00 CTC per annum (non-negotiable). It is not an EE (Employment Equity) position. This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek and their own travel arrangements. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing. **What you will do** * Gain practical work experience within Mintek's technical division, following completion of a degree. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%). * Completed a degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering. * Computer Literacy - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. * Strong Communication skills. * Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities. * Attention to detail. * South African citizen. * Willingness to undergo psychometric testing. **Who should apply** Suitable candidates who have completed a degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering with an excellent academic record and are seeking practical work experience within a technical division. Applicants must be South African citizens, willing to arrange their own accommodation and travel, and open to psychometric testing. **Deadline** 27 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-13 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: MQA WORK INTEGRATED LEARNER** **Overview** Mintek offers an opportunity for suitable candidates to undertake a Work Integrated Learning placement within its technical divisions at the Randburg Offices. The purpose of this position is to provide practical work experience to students who require workplace experience to complete their qualifications. This is an Internship contract position in the Mining & Quarrying industry, categorized under Other: Mining. The remuneration is R104,158.00 CTC per annum (non-negotiable). It is not an EE (Employment Equity) position. This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek and their own travel arrangements. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing. **What you will do** * Gain practical work experience required to complete qualifications within Mintek's technical divisions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Excellent academic record (academic average of 60%). * Completed S4/S5 in the following fields: Metallurgical Engineering; Jewelery Design; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Analytical Chemistry; Electromechanical Engineering/ Instrumentation Mechanician. * Computer Literacy – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. * Sound communication skills. * Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities. * Attention to detail. * South African citizen. * Willingness to undergo psychometric testing. **Who should apply** Suitable candidates who have completed S4/S5 in specified engineering or science fields with an excellent academic record and require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications. Applicants must be South African citizens, willing to arrange their own accommodation and travel, and open to psychometric testing. **Deadline** 27 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/mintek-vacancies-13 Source: govpage

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