Senior Geologist

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- We have an exciting position for a Senior Geologist - Operational Support to assist the Principal Mining Geologist in developing, implementing, and reporting on processes and systems/software solutions to ensure a standardised approach to the short to medium term modelling, estimation, demarcation and reconciliation processes.

**Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.**

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

**Kumba Iron Ore**

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects - exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

**Job Description**:

- As a Senior Geologist - Operational Support, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

- Operational support to optimise the short to medium term processes i.e., solids modelling, estimation, demarcations and reconciliation.
- Standardising of short to medium term processes through researching and benchmarking best practice.
- Liaise with production geologists at mining operations to address process shortcomings.
- Ensure site personnel within the teams have the knowledge and skills to perform their roles in terms of solids modelling and reconciliations.
- Implementation of software and processes to support VBOC initiatives.
- Liaise with long term modelling and estimation to ensure alignment.
- Development of quality checks within existing systems to ensure quality inputs into resource modelling and estimation.
- Support operational teams in integration with short term technical disciplines to ensure quality inputs and alignment.
- Directly liaise with production geologists at the mining operations, other geological disciplines at corporate office and other technical services disciplines at corporate office.
- Interaction with External Service Providers contracted by Kumba Geosciences to assist with the implementation of software solutions

**This role is in the Geosciences, Mining Geology Department on a Band 6 reporting to the Principal, Mining Geology.**
- Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Geology as a minimum requirement.
- A post graduate qualification in Geostatistics is preferred

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 5-10 years’ geological experience preferably within mining geology
- Experience in open-pit mining reconciliation - preferred
- A thorough background in solids modelling within Leapfrog, Surpac and Datamine modelling software - preferred.
- A fundamental knowledge of resource estimation and scripting - preferred.

**Additional Information
- Who We Are**
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

**What We Offer**
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**Inclusion and Diversity**
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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