Geophysics Manager

**Company Description
- Uncovering the greatest secrets**

Bold and optimistic, you enjoy being part of a diverse team with an appetite for discovery. Combining great people with great technology, we are a company with an innovative mindset. Come and join our team.

We’re the world’s leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

**Job Description**:

- The purpose of the Geophysics Manager is to manage a geophysical services department and to provide ventures with specialist geophysical inputs and outputs that support decision making at various phases of exploration to forward the discovery and evaluation of diamond resources.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Alignment of geophysics practices and activities with Group Exploration Strategy. Formulate and implement operational strategy for delivering geophysical services to De Beers Exploration.
- Advise and provide specialist input in respect of geophysics to exploration teams in order to decide on further work on target/areas anomalies or discoveries.
- Effective oversight on the planning of geophysics surveys, coordination, and field execution of such surveys in line with G&E and other function’s plans.
- Conducting regular operational assessments and reviews with the functional area.
- Definition of standards and governance, including leading practice guidelines and procedure and effective implementation of geophysics governance across De Beers Exploration.
- Process, interpret and integrate various types of geophysical data including magnetic, electromagnetic and gravity data; select, grade and model geophysical anomalies and propose drill hole positions.
- Conduct specialized forward and inversion modelling to obtain detailed 3D geophysical models.
- Integrate modelling and interpretation products with other datasets (petrology, structure, mineral chemistry) in collaboration with other specialists/stakeholders (field geologists, petrologist, structural geologists, geochemists etc.) either as part of Technical Reviews or for active venture projects.
- Provide geophysical services to the ventures and specialists by designing fit for purpose geophysics surveys (airborne and ground) to inform exploration e.g., understands the granularity of information needed and scopes surveys accordingly.
- Effective planning & budgeting of geophysics activities.
- Qualifications
- BSc Honors degree in Geophysics (MSc/PhD would be an advantage).
- Registered professional in a recognized body (e.g., SACNASP) or eligible for such registration.

**Knowledge and Experience required**:

- 8 -12 years relevant experience working in the geophysical field, preferably with significant experience in kimberlite exploration.
- Deep understanding of mineral exploration processes and integration of multidisciplinary data for kimberlite exploration.
- Advanced levels of experience and expertise of geophysics techniques, survey planning, 3D modelling and data interpretation for potential field and EM data.
- Proven data management and data analysis experience.
- Proven track record in participating in major project and/or operational reviews.
- Proven data quality control and data assurance experience for airborne and ground geophysical surveys.
- Proven people and project management experience.
- Driver's license.

**Additional Information
- Who we are: De Beers Group**

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers, and the world around us.

**Safety**

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

**Closing date**:09 February 2023

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