Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist

Purpose of the job: to find, evaluate and optimise the extraction of the orebody in the impala operations.

• BSc Honours Degree in Geology is essential.
• MSc Degree in Geology is desirable.
• Membership in GSSA is essential.
• Membership in SAIMM is desirable.
• Registration as Professional Scientist with SA Council for Natural Scientific Professionals.
• Minimum 3 years mining geology experience

• Knowledge of geological mapping/surveys.
• Knowledge of geological resources plans.
• Knowledge of electronic data capture software.
• Bushveld geology knowledge.
• Knowledge of seismic principles.
• Knowledge of GIS systems.
• Knowledge of drilling techniques.
• Knowledge and working experience in Geological modelling software packages.

• Scientifically identify, define and delineate the ore body.
• Ensure effective geological modelling is maintained, inclusive of forecast updates.
• Produce a geology structure model for shaft.
• Declare mineral resources for the shaft.
• Provide professional advice and integrated communication to production and other mining disciplines for present and future mining.
• Facilitate integrated participation in the planning and geological exploration of new mining areas.
• Constantly monitor geological conditions to ensure efficient, economical and progressive mining.
• Guide and manage the geological functions of an operating unit, inclusive of managing contractors.
• Compile standardized geological reports for management information purposes.
• Effectively manage diamond drilling operations and oversee underground sampling (drill holes and cut sample sections).
• Electronically capture and update all geological data in the relevant software systems such as SABLE.
• Ensure QAQC of drill holes.
• Identify and recommend initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within scope and assist with the implementation thereof to contribute to the achievement of the operational objectives.
• Support and participate in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation.
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required.
• Provide relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Conduct safety inspections of diamond drill contractors.

Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.