Senior Geoscientist

2 months ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Geologist to join our Exploration team at De Beers Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for interpreting and providing recommendations from integrated structural and tectonic data to support decision making at various phases of exploration.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Provide geological insights to support Exploration decision making and make recommendations.
  • Integrate structural interpretations with other datasets in collaboration with other specialists/stakeholders (field geologists, petrologists, mineral chemists, geophysicists, etc.) for targeting projects, active venture projects, Technical Reviews, or mine REP projects, for the construction of geological models and developing an understanding of the diamond mineral system at various scales.
  • Assess and make recommendations regarding the generation, integration and interpretation of structural and related information, particularly with regard to the incorporation of new tools into existing workflows.
  • Develop and maintain on-going relationships with peers to continuously identify new methodology and ideas, as well as to present recommendations for improvement or research projects.
  • Manage self to ensure continued growth and to create/use platforms whereby technical knowledge is exchanged within the wider De Beers Exploration environment.
  • Identify appropriate resources from within the other Exploration functional areas as well as from external organisations / persons to assist and enhance the delivery of projects.
  • Provide relevant and up-to-date technical training / guidance to appropriate exploration staff (in Technical Services or ventures) in technical or other fields of competency.
  • Develop own basic Project Management skills.
  • Develop data analytics / scripting skills relevant to the role.

**Requirements**

  • Strong understanding of structural geology and tectonics.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.