R&D Instruments Leader needed at Mintek

Job description

• Makes technical decisions having an impact on the research direction and outcomes within the Division and Mintek. Developing a specialist research area. Work with complex assignments that require high levels of integration between multidisciplinary fields.
• Leads technology trends in the area of specialisation at a national level.
• Transform opportunities into proposals for funded research with limited additional input
• Operational: Find the best way to develop new technologies/instruments and/or to provide a service – Process/Discipline level
• Prepares funding proposals to personally attract funding from a variety of sources for complex projects.
• Analyses, interprets and reports on complex research outcomes and is regarded as an emerging specialist / expert. This includes reports, publications, presentations etc. at the level of national expert level 
• As a decision maker be responsible for the assessment and management of all risks related to the projects / programmes under direct control.
• Prepare reports, presentations and publications at the level of an experienced professional.
• Will lead, guide, mentor and train staff under direct supervision.
• Participate in guiding the strategic direction of the business.

Minimum requirements

• PhD in a relevant Engineering or Scientific field relating to automation, sensing technology, and platform technology – related to the work of the Measurement and Control Division.
• At least 6 years’ experience in research or knowledge-based organisations, of which 6 months must be in managing people, RDI and / or commercialisation.
• 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, and books and chapters.
• Experience in attracting funding.
• Registration or eligibility for ECSA or SACNASP.
• Commercialisation of products at advanced TRL levels