Geologist at Gold Fields Limited

Job Description

The Geologist is responsible for developing optimal geological modelling detailing mineralisation and associated structure based on scientific investigation, mapping and exploration data and resources.  The incumbent is required to collaboratively develop and maintain geological models as primary inputs and investigations into potential economic ore bodies associated with operational technical business planning to leverage optimal life of mine scenario planning

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• BSc Honours Geology or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
• At least 2 year’s postgraduate practical mining geology experience underground
• Computer Literate (Office packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Proven personal safety record
• Sound interpersonal, collaboration, good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Sound appreciation of technology interfaces and capabilities/opportunities within the mineral resources’ environment
• Relevant structural geology and sedimentology knowledge
• Basic knowledge of 3D geological modelling and grade estimation
• Application of basic geostatistical techniques to mine geology data
• Proven record of data collection through underground mapping
• Knowledge of drilling techniques is essential
• Demonstrated history of previous geotechnical core logging
• Geological data interpretation skills are essential

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead assigned sectional and departmental safety, health, and environmental campaigns
• Ensure that all Geological processes and regulations are adhered to
• Conduct underground digital mapping, processing of geological features, sedimentology, structures and translate this into geological models
• Logging of boreholes directly into the digital data capturing system
• Actively participate in drilling program management to enable optimal exploration, development and extraction of the Ore Body
• Conduct monthly grade evaluations
• Manage data from mapping, drilling, logging and sampling
• Participate in and contribute toward tactical operational planning and decision-making during production planning meetings by providing inputs, expertise and recommendations based on geological skills and knowledge
• Ensure full compliance to quality management processes and procedures
• Ensure efficient and effective mine geology systems and processes and continuous improvement
• Think critically, analyse data, and develop creative/innovative solutions to geological challenges

Closing Date: 29 July 2024