Geologist, D1, Pgs111/23gs

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**GEOLOGIST, D1**:SERITI POWER**, PEGASUS COLLIERY, MPUMALANGA**

**INTERNAL & EXTERNAL**

**The role**:
The role is for effective acquisition of geological data for the operation, enabling geological modelling and reporting and identification of any problems related to geological features.

**Responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Promote safety through participating in high level SHE reviews, recommending appropriate actions where necessary, keeping abreast of SHE industry best practices and ensuring communication to all stakeholders
- Manage geological data acquisition to ensure data integrity and enable geological modelling of the ore body
- Planning and managing of all field work required to produce a high standard of geological input
- Deliver and manage an annual budget that represents best estimate of costs and supports the attainment of the organization and business unit’s financial objectives
- Coordinate exploration drilling and associated activities
- Contractor management and drill rig co-ordination/allocations
- To provide support to the mine to ensure resource planning, grade control and other activities are conducted according to standards and best practices

**You will need**:

- BSc Hons/BTech in Geology
- Professional registration as a Natural Scientist with SACNASP
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Geology field
- Exploration and production experience in both, opencast and underground mining
- Knowledge of mine planning and metallurgy
- Experience with Geological modelling software like, but not limited to: Minescape, Microstation.
- Knowledge of all relevant mining legislation incl. Mine Health & Safety Act, Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act
- Understanding of the risk assessment process
- High regard to Safety, Regulations and Standards
- Result orientated - timely delivery of results
- Strong people abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reporting writing skills
- Analytical skills
- Flexible - operate successfully across disciplines
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Geological Software)
- Valid driver’s license
- In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

**Advantageous**
- Coaching and Mentoring
- S3 ORMP
- Supervisor Development
- Emerging Leader

**Ref No: PGS111/23GS**

**Closing date: 27 November 2023**

**Read**:
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.