Junior Hydrogeologist at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Junior Hydro-Geologist ,your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Consistently apply safety and health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for the safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Collect, capture, monitor, and report data related to dewatering infrastructure inspections.
• Supervise and manage drilling and testing contractors by conducting SHEQ checks, logging drill chips, preparing drill sites, tracking budgets, and processing invoices.
• Collaborate with hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers to ensure that sufficient and relevant geohydrological data is collected, captured, and validated to facilitate geotechnical designs that meet international best practices.
• Manage databases that include all pertinent data
• Update the mine water balance report every month.
• Manage ad-hoc hydrogeological and geotechnical tasks as needed.
• Establish and maintain a hydrogeological monitoring system.
• Implement and monitor the dewatering strategy.
• Develop and manage a fieldwork program.
• Manage contractors effectively.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
• Manage databases that include WIMS and dewatering spreadsheets.
• Create water balance models using Goldsim, WAF, WIMS, and Excel models.
• Implement a hydrogeological monitoring system that includes telemetry, transducers, and other systems.
• Perform any other relevant tasks that the individual is competent in.
• Ensure that the dewatering strategy goals are met.
• Manage the contractors, oversee the data collection process, and perform safety checks as required.
• Collaborate effectively with all service departments to ensure smooth functioning of the hydrogeological systems.
• Conduct regular site visits to inspect and monitor the hydrogeological systems and work.
• Transport geotechnical and geohydrological staff around the site as required.
• Write memos and reports on the progress of the project.
• Capture data in databases or water balance and ensure accuracy.
• Utilise relevant geohydrological and geotechnical software to produce maps and reports with proficiency.
• Assist with water task team functions to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensure that the contractor task objectives are achieved and report to the Specialist Hydrogeologist in charge.
• Attend relevant meetings as required and consult with key individuals involved in the project.
• Manage all fieldwork programmes effectively to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain a Red Permit to perform duties and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Ensure that the weekly and monthly water level and flow data are collected, captured, and reported accurately.
• Assist with the implementation of the water management plan to ensure the efficient use of water resources.
• Regularly check the groundwater monitoring system.
• Conduct and document VFLs for the contractors involved.
• Monitor the progress of dewatering activities and ensure they are on target.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
• Implement the dewatering strategy.
• Conduct hydrogeological drilling and testing programs.
• Collect, manage, and report hydrogeological data.
• Prioritise safety and conduct regular inspections.
• Meet the set targets for dewatering.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on dewatering.
• Compile monthly reports for the OPCO.
• Update the analytical model as required.
• Perform inspections and verify first-line checks (VFLs).
• Update the relevant safety files and SHE documentation.
• Ensure an appropriate level of slope stability and dewatering monitoring is undertaken.
• Oversee the integrity of data collected and determine the impact/effectiveness of mine designs based on stability monitoring.
• Maintain safety file and geohydrological procedures.
• Maintain legal appointments and ensure legal requirements.

This role is in Discovery & Geosciences (GEO) department on a Band 7 (C5) level reporting to the Specialist Hydrogeologist (Sishen & Kolomela).

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Hydrogeology
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Key value drivers within the discipline's value chain and interdependence of key levers.
• Principles of how operational processes are classified according to the Operating Model, with a focus on Work Management.
• Quality Management principles and real-time problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Business acumen and commercial drivers of the discipline schedule.
• Basic financial metrics.
• Operational Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Closing Date:

• 26 June, 2026