The successful person shall contribute to the implementation of the strategy for the geology team; to ensure alignment with the organization’s long-term strategy and to ensure service and / or operating standards are met (internally and / or externally). Design and develop processes, practices and methodologies for the Geology team. Ensure continued growth of the team and to maximize operational efficiencies, safety, and profitability.
Duties and responsibilities
- Validate interpretative and analytical data as received.
- Oversee and verify models and interpretations built by junior Geologists and / or consultants.
- Update or create 3D litho-structural models and mineralized models if required
- Conduct extensive QA/QC monitoring to ensure data and interpretations are accurate
- Manage all information related to the resource, ensuring assays, composites, densities, and related information are accurate and validated.
- Monitor regulatory compliance with respect to mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates.
- Review data integrity and quality during each drilling phase and ensure effective communication is maintained with all relevant team members.
- Produce and validate block models and other parameters as required.
- Recommend updates or changes to the resource modelling processes to improve quality and efficiency and ensure any modifications are consistently implemented and documented
- Supervising data entry Clerks and Pit controllers on database related issues.
- Liaise with database providers such as Data- shed or acquire to maintain Mine data integrity.
- Carry out ore reconciliations.
- Work hand in hand with IT department to solve mining related applications problems.
- Promote and develop the skills of subordinates through the transfer of technology and skill development through on-the-job training programs.
- Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related departments.
- Demonstrate personal commitment regarding safety and environmental and social responsibility practices.
- Lead the development of procedures in the Geology section
- Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used.
- Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures
- Ensure hazard management plans are observed.
- Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.
- Active participation to the company’s SHE strategy
Key Competences
- Advanced knowledge of Surpac, Leapfrog or similar software, in particular the 3D modeling and resource calculation aspects.
- Strong 3D interpretation and geostatistical modelling skills.
- Strong skills in MS Office, Database (MS-SQL and Access), and map making software applications.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow and maintain accurate, detailed documentation and policies
- A proven track record in mining operations as well as exploration experience.
- Technical report writing skills are essential.
- Demonstrates strong conceptual skills and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Person Specifications
Suitable candidates should have the following qualifications and experience-
- Advanced Bachelor’s degree in Geology or similar
- Minimum seven (7) years’ work experience in Operations or Exploration including at least 3 years in resource modelling.
- Experience in Gold ore deposits very essential.
- Strong and demonstrable ability in planning, controlling and organizing of resources.
- Demonstrable understanding of relevant applicable legislations and Mining Regulations
Please email CV to Colin Roberts