MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Honours: Geology / B –Tech in Geology.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Member of Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA).

Advantageous:

• South African Council of Natural and Applied Sciences Professional (SACNASP).

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 – 5 years extensive practical experience in geology and mining.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Supervise all geological activities carried out at the operation and ensure data used to produce a computerized resource model is in line with SAMREC standards. Also ensure execution of exploration projects and drill team supervision.
• Effectively supervise sub-function and its objectives in line with approved budgets (operational, capex and labour), report variances as required and recommend / implement remedial action within span of control. Review and authorize work invoiced in line with approved budget and policy and submit for approval to line manager.
• Ensure geological database is updated on a continuous basis and managing the Sable licence. Provide geological reports. Prepare geological plans, sections, and data packages. Prepare geological plans. Database management and custodian of geological plan.
• Geological description (logging) of drill core. Exploration Planning, schedule and coordinate drillhole operations. Assist in conducting mineral resource, production and mining calculations and reporting. Conduct mineralogical investigations. Conduct geophysical / geo-chemical and mineralogical duties. Geological interpretation and analysis of results. Sampling for vamping and stockpiles. Structural projections presented to GM and Head Office.
• Ensure Mine strategy reports are in place. Reconciliation reports are drafted and accurate. Reporting on core yard projects and exploration projects. Conduct Audits on drilling teams.