MINTEK INTERNSHIP
Listing reference: minte_000289
Listing status: Online
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research
Location: Randburg
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
SALARY: Salary is from R160 500.00/annum
DURATION: Two (2) years
CLOSING DATE: 22 October 2024
REF: BMD/2024/EXT BIOMETALLURGY
DIVISION OBJECTIVE: To provide suitable candidate with an opportunity to obtain piloting skills and experience with scale up of processes.
The above-mentioned vacancy is also available on the Mintek website at www.mintek.co.za This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek, and must make their own travel arrangements to get to Mintek. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing. Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful. Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.
Introduction
MINTEK, South Africa’s national mineral research organisation, is one of the world’s leading technology organisations specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas. Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service testwork, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative products to clients world-wide.
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for contract appointment to the position of: INTERN X 2
PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS ONE DOCUMENT:
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Certified academic record;
• Copy of certified qualifications;
• ID copy;
Job description
DAILY DUTIES AND TASKS (NOT LIMITED TO):
· Routine maintenance tasks for Mintek’s bioleach piloting testwork
· Responsible for pilot equipment and reactor component maintenance
· Assistance with routine tasks on pilot-scale commercial and research projects
· Work at Mintek’s off-site demonstration plants for operation and maintenance of the plant (when required)
· Sampling and analysis of laboratory and plant samples
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Attention to detail
· Effective communication skills
· Ability to work in a team and individually
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Computer literate
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· BEng/BScEng in chemical engineering
· Excellent Academic Record with 60% academic average.
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