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Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Executive Manager: Biometallurgy. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Biometallurgy Division is managed in a manner that delivers sustainably on its mandate, including strategic and operational plans: • To lead the Division technically, including developing the Division’s RDI strategy. • To ensure the alignment of the Division strategy and plans with those of the Mintek strategy. • To maintain a balanced Divisional RDI portfolio. • To prepare and implement operational and business plans for the Division. • To lead stakeholder engagements with industry, HEI’s, public sector and international entities. • To be accountable for the Division’s sustainability, including financial, human resources, SHEQ, risks and delivery. LEADERSHIPEthical leadershipStakeholder relations management to ensure that cooperation is obtained in fulfilling the Division’s mandate. Ensure the alignment of the divisional strategy with Mintek’s mandate and the strategies of external stakeholders e.g. government departments.STRATEGYEnsure that all the activities undertaken by Biometallurgy Division support the beneficiation aspect of the overall Mintek strategy.PEOPLE AND PLANNINGEnsure that the necessary resources are allocated to all the activities required to give effect to the strategy and the activities in the Division.Ensure that the competent talent required in the department is retained through clear career paths.Ensure that there is an adequate pipeline of commercial and business leads to ensure that the Division can deliver on its targets.Contribute to the refinement and development of the Cluster strategy and plans.MARKETINGEnsure that there is a divisional marketing plan in place, which identifies the market requirements and match these to technologies developed in the division.Ensure publications in peer-reviewed journals and participation in conferences, symposia to market the division’s technologies and skills.Maintain national and international collaboration with research networks.Seek out opportunities to commercialize research outcomes.GOVERNANCERisk profiling and ensure compliance to the ISO Standards and Regulations.Adhere to all Mintek’s policies and ethics.FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITYDrive the Division’s financial sustainability through effective operations.Balance the RDI portfolio funding and commercial targets as agreed in the Division.Ensure that the Division revenue streams are diverse.RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Develop and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders to remain globally relevant.Take responsibility for commercialisation and technology transfer management for the Division.Keep employees engaged by maintaining an environment in which they thrive and succeed.PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Undertake performance management for the Division.Ensure that all the work produced by the division meets the highest standards possible.Ensure that the work produced through research and development has the potential for commercialisation QUALIFICATIONSIdeal: PhD in relevant field of science related to the divisional activities, preferably Chemical/Metallurgical engineering, Biohydrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Bioprocessing or Biotechnology.Minimum: Master’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgical engineering, Biohydrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Bioprocessing or BiotechnologyAt least 10 years’ experience in the field of which 5 years must be in a research management position.Experience in financial, HR, business processes, marketing, operations, and business development.Experience in business engagements and commercialization activities.Excellent communication and presentation skills, good management and leadership skills, self-driven, people skills and strategic thinking. Apply Now

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