Group Consulting Geologist (Mining / Geology / Open-Pit / UG / MR) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference Number: 02 09 24 VG

Job Description:

Our client, a mining house, is seeking a Group Consulting Geologist who will be responsible for leading, advising and providing oversight of the Company Group’s mineral resources to ensure maximum extraction and optimal use of mineral resources within the company. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for advising and provide consulting support in mineral exploration projects in both the company and JV Partners and for supporting growth initiatives at the various mining operations.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and provide oversight for all company operations and the JV Partners mineral resources.
• Ensure that all mineral resource management related activities and developments take place, converting mineral resources to mineral reserves in line with the approved life-of-mine plans for projects and operations. 
• Assist in exploration and extraction planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of specific projects with mine- and project management and JV partners (as mandated).
• Act in the capacity of the Competent Person for our Resources and draft the Competent Person’s Report for company 100%-owned (or future majority owned) operations.
• Serve on relevant Committees as required and ensure mandates are executed and implemented according to company strategic objectives.
• Support company Growth and Strategic Development Department as may be required.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 10+ Years of experience in the geological-mining environment and preferably operated at a management and/or consulting role.
• BSc Honours in Geology.
• Registration as Professional Scientist with SACNASP as well as affiliation with another geological council such as the GSSA.
• Specific knowledge and operating skills of mineral resource & mining related software packages like Leapfrog, Microstation, AutoCAD, Surpac, Datamine, etc. will be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel extensively and sufficiently mobile to visit surface and underground operations, as may be required.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Contract.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Vivienne Gower at [email protected]

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Vivienne Gower

Divisional Director

CA Mining

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