Website Mintek
Mintek is South Africa's national mineral research organisation and one of the world's leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing.
Mintek, officially the Council for Mineral Technology, is South Africa’s national mineral research organization and a global leader in mineral and metallurgical innovation. A state-owned entity established in 1934, Mintek conducts research, development, and technology transfer for mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, and related fields. Mintek’s services span from initial exploration and characterization to extraction, refining, production of metal-based products, and post-mining support.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Contribute as part of a team to the develop methods for MEA preparation through roll-to-roll coating
- Undertake research to develop new ink formulations for high volume MEA production
- Conduct MEA and stack performance testing
- Undertake pilot production of certain MEA and fuel cell &/electrolyser catalysts products
- Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency
- Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions
- Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences
- Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation
- Keep up-to-date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests
- Demonstrate through behaviour the values and vision of Mintek
Minimum requirements
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in knowledge and understanding of PEMFC &/PEMWE electrocatalyst and
MEA development, preparation, fabrication, characterisation and testing methodologies - Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems
- Must be computer literate
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum: MSc/MEng. In Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant
- Ideally, a PhD in Chemistry/Chemical engineering or relevant
