Senior Engineer/Scientist: Measurement and control (Instruments)

Listing reference: minte_000409

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 March 2026

Industry: Mining & Quarrying

Job category: Metallurgy

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

The incumbent will be required to assist the division to develop focus is supplying technologies and products that deliver tangible and significant improvements in recovery, and reductions in reagent & energy usage to minerals processing plants and smelters all over the world.

• Assist Research Group Leader/Head of Research to make technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the division.
• Ensure that the products the division delivers appeal to a wide range of operations, which shields the discipline from the cyclical nature of the mining industry.
• Ensure that the documentation of work and procedures is done and produce advanced professional level reports and publications.
• Able to demonstrate eager to innovation, strategic thinking and to drive both operational efficiency and groundbreaking solutions.
• Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research with in conjunction with other Research Leaders.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are followed and project work is executed to produce valid conclusions and with maximum overall efficiency -technically and financially.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
• Lead, guide, mentor and train junior staff.
• Experience in working on the following MCD related products:
  • Advanced Process Control (APC)
  • Carbon Concentration Meter (C2 Meter)
  • Cynoprobe Cyanide Analysis
  • Software Competitor Analysis - PLC & DCS
  • Software - StarCS
• Strong ability to drive MCD R&D projects towards new commercial offerings.
• Commercialisation of products at advanced TRL levels.
• Experience in attracting research funding.
• Registration or eligibility for ECSA or SACNASP.
• Evidence of prototyping, commercialisation of products and accreditation of methods will be an advantage.
• Track record of research, supported by publications in peer-reviewed journals, patents, chapters and books.

• MSc/MEng in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field relating to automation, sensing technology, and platform technology.
• PhD will be advantageous.

• 3-5 years' experience in research, knowledge-based organisations or relevant organisation