A leader in the mining sector is seeking a Geologist to join their organisation within the Johannesburg region

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

• Grade 12 (Required);
• B.Sc Honours in Geology NQF level 8 (Required).

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years general operational geology and mining experience hard rock, iron ore mining environment (Required);
• Accreditation with the South African Council for Natural Scientist (Required);
• Membership with the Geological Society of South Africa (Required);
• Valid code B driving license (Required).

Projects;

• Technical: Geological Formation and Rock Types, Ground Water And Water Tables, Rehabilitation Regulations, Environmental Impact Studies And Regulations And Requirements And Interpretation Of Geologic Models.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile annual operational, capex and labour budgets;
• SHERQ adherence and compliance;
• Implement improvement and change initiatives;
• Performance management;
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships;
• Conduct geological mapping, capture it on the system and create maps;
• Create exploration plan and schedule exploration;
• Conduct geological interpretation and modelling;
• Update geological data continuously;
• Provide inputs for database creation and management;
• Pit grade control of iron ore to plant from blast;
• Provide inputs and assistance with mine planning;
• Conduct resource reserve evaluation for raw material deposits, projects and various sites;
• Conduct periodic reconciliation and predictions.

The successful incumbent will be appointed subject to being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996 and meeting the requirements of the Company’s Code of Practice – Minimum Standards of Fitness to perform work at a Mine. He/she may also undergo a psychometric assessment.

Skills

• geologist
• SHERQ
• Geological Formation
• Rock Types

Requirements

• Education Tertiary Degree
• Experience 5+ Years