Candidate Info

Geologist

Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP19888347

Geologist With more than a decade of experience on the discovery of new mineral resources and reserves in multiple commodities, building of geological models and resultant impacts on resources modelling, and numerical estimation processes and standards to minimise mining and project risks.

Company classification: Holding Company Industry in: Mining Metal Ore - Ferrous | Non-ferrous Highest formal qualification and other: Honours MBA Discipline: Geology Years of experience range: e. 11 to 15 years (d. 6 to 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 951 000 - 1.1 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, Fanagalo, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, Northern Sotho, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Southern Sotho, Tshivenda, Tswana, Xitsonga, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.



Online Interview Questionnaire

Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

To discover new mineral resources and reserves, building of geological models and resultant impacts on resources modelling, and numerical estimation processes and standards to minimise mining and project risks.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Borehole Data Interpretation and Analysis

Core/ Chip Logging and Sampling

Business Growth

Budget Management and Cost Control

Business Performance and Operations

Computer Literate

Concise Scientific Report Writing and Presentations

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

Effective People Management

Exploration Project Strategy and Drilling

Geological Database and Modelling

Geoscientific Data Acquisition and Documentation

Geoscientific Data Interpretation and Dissemination

Geoscientific Data Management and Validation

Mines Health and Safety Act (MHSA)

Project Management and Execution

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QAQC)

Safe and Healthy Work Environment (SHE)

Service and Contractor Management

Wireframing and Resource Estimation

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

A very well-disciplined, strong communicator, and quick learner that always keep the eye on the horizon and work effectively in a team, group, organisation, independently or within a supervisory role.

Ideal business title:

Geologist

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

• Audits the drilling contractor’s files and perform safety audits on drilling sites to promote compliance to recommended practices for project management and exploration plan.
• Builds and maintains the robust and complex digital 3D geological block models of lithologies, structures and alterations, and identify further exploration localities for better geological interpretation of the ore body.
• Compiles a monthly drilling summary report comprising of drilled meters, meters logged, reef intersections sampled, assay grade results, QA/QC status, deviations, authorised boreholes, etc.) and present to senior management during technical, financial and strategic reviews.
• Develops and executes the exploration strategy and ensures is aligned with business objectives (i.e. standards, governance, and timelines).
• Ensures that data inputs and model outputs for Quality Assurance and Quality Control through core and chip logging, sampling, assaying and other related QA/QC practices are validated and available to Geo-data for estimation purposes.
• Interprets and models geoscientific data to define the physical location, size, geometry and characterisation of the ore body.
• Manages all information related to the resource- ensuring assays, composites for borehole grade, densities, and related information are accurate and validated.

Skill area of competence:

Borehole Data Interpretation and Analysis

Core/ Chip Logging and Sampling

Business Growth

Budget Management and Cost Control

Business Performance and Operations

Computer Literate

Concise Scientific Report Writing and Presentations

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

Effective People Management

Exploration Project Strategy and Drilling

Geological Database and Modelling

Geoscientific Data Acquisition and Documentation

Geoscientific Data Interpretation and Dissemination

Geoscientific Data Management and Validation

Mines Health and Safety Act (MHSA)

Project Management and Execution

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QAQC)

Safe and Healthy Work Environment (SHE)

Service and Contractor Management

Wireframing and Resource Estimation

Career summary:

Gold- 9 years
Platinum Group Metals- 2 years

What do you absolutely love doing:

Play and watch soccer during my spare time.

Ideal company (culture and values):

I need a conducive and healthy environment.


If you are looking for a Geologist, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.



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