Job Opportunity
Reference Number: 2011-0531-08
Position: Senior Geologist (EXPIRED! Browse our current career opportunities instead)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Our client is rapidly expanding in the market of minerals exploration and mining services. It has mineral holdings in South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo with offices in South Africa and Canada. They boast a high code of business conduct and ethics which includes high standards of commitment to a culture of honesty, integrity and accountability.
Our client requires the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct from all of their employees. With a strong dedication to environmental management, our client not only values the health and safety of their own employees but that of the communities in which they operate. Our client is prepared to offer competitive salary, benefits and relocation packages.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in grassroots program management, tropical terrains, sed-hosted base metals an asset
- B.Sc. in geology or geological engineering
- Shows leadership, autonomy, rigor
- A team player that has good aptitude in communications
- Bilingualism is essential (French / English)
- Computer proficiency
Expected Roles and Responsibilities:
- Study and interpret on a continuing basis the surface and underground geology and communicate any information which may change the planned exploration work
- Actively participate in the elaboration and implementation of all mine programs
- Responsible for; mapping, resource modeling and estimations
- Participate in the short and long term planning of the mining operations
- Compiles and interprets the exploration data on geological plans and sections
- Plans and supervises the exploration work outside the known reserves and on other neighbouring properties
- Supervises the exploration and production geologists and any other persons placed under supervision
- Produce a monthly report on the advancement of work and results of the exploration program
- Ensure the exploration and production data is maintained up to date in the databases, plans and sections
- Determine exploration objectives and accordingly presents a budget
- Assist the geological department in the interpretation of new sectors
If you feel that you have the required skills and are interested in joining a stable organization, please complete this simple two-step Candidate Application.
We thank all interested applicants but due to the volume of resumes received only qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements above will be contacted.
