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With a proud history extending as far back as 1934, MINTEK has become a leading provider of minerals processing and metallurgical engineering products and services to industries world-wide. Our commitment to innovation and our world-class research and development expertise is supported by a physical infrastructure of modern laboratories, pilot plants and workshops. We believe it is our extensive intellectual capital – engineers, scientists and technologists, all of the highest calibre – that forms the most valuable part of our proposition to our customers. Our extensive range of products and services and our continuing attention to your unique needs, will provide you with proven solutions and capabilities that have a positive impact on your current or future business.
Pros: Great opportunity
Cons: Company no longer profitable
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Learnt a lot from their process engineers
I have background in process engineering, mineral processing and pyrometallurgy from Mintek. During my experience at Mintek I gained analytical, problem solving and management skills in that I can process information given to me and execute tasks with great detail and precision, I can produce great results under pressure, I have a hands on approach to problems and can think through problems logically.
Pros: Great learning curves
Cons: Long working hours
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Great working exposure to SAP MM
I enjoy working for my company and believe that they have good people in management. It is a good company but I’m ready to handle new challenges and additional responsibilities, however those opportunities do not exist in my present position.
Pros: Good people in management
Cons: Lack of opportunities for promotion
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Basic job requirements
My job includes the management of the laboratory facility of the group. I supervise +10 members of staff. These include2 engineers, 2 scientists, 1 lab supervisor, 2 lab technicians and +5 student trainees and inters. I put together budget proposals and reports for the group. I review technical reports produced by group members.
Pros: Opportunity to study
Cons: Favouritism, lack of transparency and consistency in giving opportunities, lack of racial transformation at leadership roles in other divisions
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Perfect learning curve for my profession
Learned more about: 1. hazardous chemical substances 2. Risk-based employee profiling 3. Perfect presentation skills 4. Chairing peer educator's meetings 5. Conducting Wellness events 6. Various biological monitoring, thresholds and limits Application of various ISO standards e.g. 14001, 18001 & 9001 Working environment is challenging as it places us on our tip toes, medical surveillance program implementation including its monitoring schedules are of the highest standards
Pros: Growth
Cons: Reached the ceiling
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The training was a great opportunity as it gave me good insight of my career field.
During my in-service training at Mintek I acquired a variety of skills that I think would be beneficial to your organization. The training provided me with a firm foundation for my career as I acquired skill on how to maintain and operate various laboratory instruments. I also was exposed to sample preparation side of Mintek which included the Wet chemistry section. The training was a greathet opportunity as it gave me good insight of my career field. Apart from my technical skills, I am a very passionate, reliable and trustworthy young individual who takes pride in her work . I have attended various work ethics courses which provided me with skills on how to conduct myself within an organization. Moreover, these courses have also provided me with great communication skills. I am reaching out to express my highest interest in this position, I believe that I am a great candidate who will prove to be a valuable asset to the company.
Pros: GREAT OPPOTUNITY
Cons: NON
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It is great company to work for, as we interact with both government and the private sector
A typical work day involves meeting with clients and management team including Executive Management. I also interact with local communities looking at challenges faced by distress mining towns.
Pros: It helps as ones interact with both politicians and private sector including international stakeholders
Cons: Reporting to government
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International experience
I I The company is involved in diverse mining commodities. That widens one's experience and not limited to one commodity. Our clients are throughout the globe, that gives one an international experience.
Pros: Flexible working and international work opportunities
Cons: Less growth opportunities
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Good company to work at
Good place Good place Good place to work at. Theres too much work politics Which limits the persons growth Good place to work at for someone whose nearly retirement .but overall its a nice place
Pros: Good working place for a starter
Cons: Too much work politics
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Travel
Making flights ,hotel and car bookings Processing s&t and advances Making reports Communicate all changes that can impact travelers Organizing forex and visas
Pros: I once did creditors clerk job for two years for exposure
Cons: 9 hours
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