Geological Technical Services Manager (Uranium / Grade Control / Resource Estimation / Geology / Surface Mining) - Southern Africa

Reference Number: CV181

Job Description:

Our client is a uranium mining operation. They are seeking a Geological Technical Services Manager who will be responsible for providing geological and technical services leadership to support safe, compliant, and value-optimised uranium mining operations. The role ensures geological models, resource estimates, grade control, and technical inputs are accurate, compliant, and aligned with operational and long-term mine planning requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the site geology and technical services team, ensuring capability, performance, and compliance.
• Oversee geological modelling, grade control, and production reconciliation to maximise uranium recovery and minimise dilution.
• Manage resource and reserve estimation in accordance with applicable reporting codes (e.g. JORC / NI 43-101).
• Provide geological input to short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning.
• Manage brownfields exploration programs to support mine life extension and resource confidence.
• Ensure integrity and governance of geological data, systems, and QA/QC processes.
• Support regulatory compliance, including radiation management, environmental approvals, and technical audits.
• Act as the primary geological interface with corporate teams, regulators, and independent reviewers.
• Accuracy of geological models and production forecasts.
• Compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Optimisation of ore recovery and feed quality.
• Development and performance of the geology team.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Geology or Earth Sciences (Honours preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mine geology or technical services.
• Strong experience in resource estimation, grade control, and geological modelling.
• Proven leadership in a regulated mining environment.
• Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with uranium mining operations and associated regulatory frameworks advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a leading uranium mining operation in a senior technical leadership role.

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Christo van der Ham

Operations Manager

CA Mining

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