Geologist

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 05.08.2025

CLOSING DATE: 12.08.2025

DEPARTMENT: SHAFTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To optimise the extraction of the ore body and monitor geological conditions to ensure safe, efficient and economical mining.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4/STD 10 is essential.
• Bachelor of Science Degree Geology (Honours) is essential.
• Masters Degree (Geology) would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year on-mine underground experience (Graduate exposure/development program - tabular ore bodies) in the Geology Dept is essential.
• Must have an underground Geological Mapping knowledge is essential.
• Bushveld Geology knowledge is essential.
• Diamond Drilling knowledge is essential.
• Knowledge of Geological Software would be an advantage.
• Electronic Data Capture is essential.
• Project Management would be advantageous.
• Must have a valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Geology Report writing
• Computer Skill (MS Office)
• Presentation Skills
• Geology Modelling- Logging Software packages

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Basic contribution towards producing a Structure Model for the Shaft
• Basic contribution towards producing a Mineral Resource Model for the Shaft
• To support all initiatives related to Quality of Mining
• To support Cost Control Initiatives
• To support all Shaft Safety Initiatives and timely Communication of all matters related to Geological Hazards.
• Provide support to the Grade Block Model.
• To optimize Underground Workplace Coverage.
• Support to the full Implementation of Geology Software.
• Support to Contractor Safety.
• To ensure Optimal extraction of Orebody

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line leaders approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks.

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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