Database Geologist (Ref: IVP-MTS-2025-02) at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• BSc Hons Geology or related qualifications
• Registration or eligibility with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions or equivalent
• Computing qualifications
• Basic statistical analyses
• Valid Driver's License

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of four years of related industry experience in exploration drilling and underground mining- Production Geologist
• Minimum of two years in geology data analysis and reconciliation
• Exposure to mineral resource estimation processes
• Additional QA/QC certifications on sampling datasets
• Experience in dealing with complex data sets in the database and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams (drilling, survey, mining).
• Exposure to automated geological data workflows
• Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Data mine, Leapfrog, Deswik and AcQuire preferred)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams (drilling, survey, mining)
• High-level administrative skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Manage / Develop Geology Database (AcQuire) and associated systems (Exploration/studio Mapper)
• Collect and capture geological and structural data, as well as drill core logging information.
• Ensure that data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database in a timely manner
• Proactively participate in geology interpretation including fault, structure, orebody and other geological features and ensure wireframing is completed accurately
• Assist the Geologist II in the management of diamond drill programs, coordination sites, and assistance with contractor management
• Conduct core logging and oversee core sampling processes, ensuring accurate sample tracing, marking, recording, and QAQC compliance (assay and survey sign off).
• Supervising execution of underground exploration and cover drilling programs
• Supervising execution of underground grade control drilling
• Assist with contributions for daily, weekly and monthly reporting and reconciliations on geological activities.