Flotation Technician – Laboratory & Pilot Plant

About the role

Mintek is seeking a Flotation Technician to join its Mineral Processing Division. The successful candidate will support laboratory test work and pilot‑plant campaigns, ensuring reliable data collection and safe operation of equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead selected bench‑scale tests and pilot‑plant campaigns within the Flotation Group.
• Assist in the construction, commissioning and operation of pilot‑plant and laboratory test equipment.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and support pilot‑plant execution.
• Train contract workers and operators on safe equipment use and procedural compliance.
• Manage unit operations, including planning, staffing, quality control and reporting.
• Perform basic calculations for experiments and operations.
• Calibrate equipment such as pH electrodes and ensure accurate data logging.
• Maintain strict SHEQ compliance and protect equipment from damage.

Required profile

• BTech or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy.
• At least 2 years of experience with flotation testwork, water recycling, sample preparation, crusher operation or related mineral‑processing tasks.
• Strong communication, numerical and quantitative abilities.
• Self‑driven, able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Required skills

• Flotation testwork
• Water recycling
• Sample preparation
• Crusher operation
• Pilot‑plant operation
• Equipment calibration (pH electrodes, etc.)
• Laboratory experimentation