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  • Posted: Jun 18, 2026
    Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
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  • As a global and diversified mining business, we use the latest technologies to find new resources, plan and build our mines and mine, process, move and market our products to customers around the world. For almost 100 years, we have been mining the minerals that society needs to develop and prosper. We provide our investors with a balanced portfolio of oppo...
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    Junior Hydrogeologist

    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

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