MR Practitioner Geology (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To scientifically manage the mineral resource base of the mine in a safe and responsible manner by safely undertaking routine underground (stoping and development) and surface (opencast) mapping, core-logging, interpreting geological structures, plotting and reporting of information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the section through effective use of the toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

PEOPLE:

Supervise the team:

• Manage underground drilling crews.
• Managing underground sampling crews
• Ensure development and guidance of Graduates and students.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Stoping and mapping coverage scorecards
• Timeous reports to relevant stakeholders
• Data integrity
• Key customers: Mineral Resources, Mining, Laboratory, Drilling Contractors.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Geological Data Collection:

• Underground mapping of mine workings
• Acquire records process, interpret and plot geological and geographical data on mine plans and sections
• Geological mapping of opencast mining.

Surface and Underground Exploration and Cover drilling:

• Perform core logging and sampling of boreholes, capturing of the data into GBIS and interpreting it 
•  Manage the drilling programs, contractors, and record information.

Geological Database:

• Review and update geological database.

Reports: 

• Compile weekly, monthly, and other geological reports
• Communicate geological data and recommendations to mine personnel timeously.

People:

• Build organisational capacity and empower employees.
• Maintain workplace discipline and performance.
• Manage subordinates, including training and development of staff.

GROWTH:

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

Financial Management:

• Controlling operational costs and maximizing profits.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc Hons (Geology) Degree or BTech (Geology)
• Preferably 2-3 years post-graduate experience working as a mining Geologist.
• Knowledge of MINEX, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Datamine and Geobank/Sable, will be advantageous.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of modelling software will be advantageous.

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Auditable mapping, logging, sampling and report writing skills.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative and Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards and Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication and Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding.

CLOSING DATE:  15 JUNE 2023