Superintendent Geology Job Rustenburg area,South Africa,Science

Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
Affiliation to relevant professional bodies (e.g. SACNASP, GSSA)
At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
NQF 8 - BSc (Hons) in Geology

Requirements

Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
Clear security screening record.
Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
Affiliation to relevant professional bodies (e.g. SACNASP, GSSA)
At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
NQF 8 - BSc (Hons) in Geology

Advantageous Qualifications

NQF 9:
Masters degree coursework and research Mining

Key Responsibilities

Geology Management
Manage the Geology Section teams, systems and processes
Analyse and interpret Geological data and reports and take corrective actions as required
Provide effective problem-solving support to the Geology teams
Participate in the daily Geology meeting
Plan and manage Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) as required
Maintain and update the Shaft schedule
Operations
Setting and maintaining geological standards to support the achievement of optimum grade
Report and advise on compilation and submission on ? Geological conditions and observations and interpretation thereof ? Geological Plans
Review and advise on maximum and optimum exploitation of the ore body and shaft ore reserve performance
Responsible for maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the geological component of the mineral resources team by: ? Validating and grading geological data ? Designing geological model (structure and grade) ? Providing grade histograms ? Instigating remedial action to observed deviant practices with regard to grade control ? Prepare LOM exploration and sampling programmes – for approval at Operation ? Interpreting and analysing geological information for prediction of future resources ?

Assessing and modelling viability of targeted resources ? Validating all data and derived results
Identify potential and problematic resources and ore reserves
Stop dangerous or non-standard practices
Implementation and administration of necessary systems
Providing reports on adherence to standards and efficiencies
Providing input to planning (i) LOM, (ii) 5 year, (iii) 1 year, (iv) Monthly
Provide input in ore flow statement-compilation of the grade equation
Provide inputs into site specific standards for (i) Sampling, (ii) Mapping, (iii) Logging, (iv) Exploration activities
Log boreholes (enter into Database) and mapping of exposures underground
Update geological models (Software) ? Structure ? Geology (all aspects e.g. water, methane, lithological)
Input data into various database ? Software (boreholes) ? MRM (underground sampling) ? Software (geological structure)
Develop and implement necessary diamond drill programmes (exploration and cover)
Calling out specialist geology expertise when required
Mining Risk Management
Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise
Assess Mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls
Maintain and update the Mining component of the risk register Geology Projects
Identify Geology improvement opportunities
Implement Geology improvement projects and initiatives
Supervise a project team of a Geology project to deliver project objectives
Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution
Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules

Additional Requirements

Advantageous to have MSc Degree in Geology

Job Purpose

To assess and understand in situ rock mass, grade and structure, and provide geological models for mine design planning, resource modelling, evaluation and survey purposes.