Executive Manager: Biometallurgy - Johannesburg, South Africa - Mintek

Mintek

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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LEADERSHIP

Ethical leadership
Stakeholder relations management to ensure that cooperation is obtained in fulfilling the Division's mandate.
Ensure the alignment of the divisional strategy with organizational mandate and the strategies of external stakeholders e.g. government departments.

STRATEGY

Ensure that all the activities undertaken by Biometallurgy Division support the beneficiation aspect of the overall Mintek strategy.

PLANNING

Ensure that the necessary resources are allocated to all the activities required in order to give effect to the strategy.
Ensure that the competent talent required in the department is retained through clear career paths.
Contribute to the refinement and development of the organisational strategy and plans.

MARKETING

Ensure 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 peerreviewed 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.

GOVERNANCE

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Drive 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 in order to remain globally relevant
Keep employees engaged by maintaining an environment in which they thrive and succeed.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Ensure that all the work produced by the division meets the highest standards possible given the resources at the division's disposal.
Ensure that the division produces the quality of work that generates revenue in order to meet its salary obligations.
Ensure that the work produced through research and development has the potential for commercialisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in relevant field of science related to the discipline, preferably Chemical/Metallurgical engineering, (Bio)hydrometallurgy or Biotechnology/Microbiology. (PHD ideal)
At least 10 years' experience in the Biometallurgical 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, selfdriven, people skills, strategic thinking, ability to multi task, and ability to lead by example

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