Database Geologist - North West at Tharisa

Purpose of Role

The incumbent is responsible for database design aspects, the population, application, management and

maintenance of the geological grade control and exploration databases, as well as the implementation and execution of protocols to ensure the integrity and security of all databases and related software.

Role Context

• Development and maintenance of the mine grade control and exploration relational database.
• Development and execution of standard operating procedures for Quality Assurance and Quality Control of data inputs and outputs for both grade control and exploration.
• Planning, scheduling, implementation, and control of data capture for programs and projects.
• Constructive communication and liaison with the mine and exploration teams.
• Provide guidance for drill & assay data management across the Tharisa group, including related training, mentoring, and developing industry best practice systems and procedures.
• Support Sable implementation on new projects and change management of software upgrades and updates
• Develop and maintain specialized mine grade control and exploration databases (e.g. geochemistry, mineralogy, mineral chemistry, production databases, ROM management databases, reconciliation databases, etc.) as and when required, under strict change control guidelines.
• Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
• Maintain database performance by troubleshooting problems.
• Monitor and analyze new systems and upgrades and evaluate their performance.
• Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with external stakeholders.
• Conduct Audits and PTOs on in pit face sampling, test hole sampling, RC sampling and Diamond drilling sampling. Weekly site visits required.
• Management of grade control data capturing and sample processing at sample preparation area.
• Manage all aspects of the Geology databases prospecting methods and other sampling techniques as well as the various Laboratories employed.
• Produce accurate and validated data from the database for Grade Control, Project Evaluation and Resource and Reserve Estimation.
• Preparation of status and signoff weekly and monthly reports.
• Provides assistance to 3D Geological Modelling and Resource Estimation.
• Document all systems and procedures to ensure system sustainability and efficient disaster recovery.
• Conduct risk assessments on all grade control and exploration data collection and capturing points and compile risk management plans.
• Ensure identified risks are addressed and eliminated timely.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Honors Degree in Geology or equivalent Database related qualification
• Registration with SACNASP.

Job specific experience:

• 5 Years of operational Database experience.
• Experienced in managing geology and exploration database systems.
• Proficiency with SABLE, Datamine software tools and MS Office.
• Experience with ArcGIS and other geoscience software would be considered an advantage, as would a qualification or proficiency in Geostatistics and data administration.
• Working knowledge of QAQC protocols and procedures.

Inherent requirements

•  Must be medically fit.

Closing Date: 10 September 2023