Senior Geologist at Glencore

Job Summary 

The incumbent in the role is responsible for assisting in the safe and cost-effective extraction of the Glencore Coal South Africa’s coal resources and reserves by generating, processing, interpreting and reporting of geological information using Geological Models and relevant software in a format that can be utilised for optimal mine planning and eventual economic extraction.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Constructing of Geological Models.
• Designing and coordinating prospecting programs.
• Designing and managing of geological systems.
• Writing of geology reports for Merges & Acquisitions, Competent Persons Report, Mine Works Program and project documents.
• Managing the GeoBank database.
• Assisting in optimising Coal Quality and product simulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bsc Honours Degree in Geology.
• SACNASP registration will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Geology Coal Mining and Exploration Environment of which 2 years should be in a C-Upper Grade Controller role.
• Experience and proficiency in geological modelling (MINEX, Coal Quality Simulation Modelling Software, Global Information Systems, CAD Software Packages) and applying geostatistical principles.
• Proficiency with geological database design and management.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions.
• Consciousness for details and the ability to produce consistently high quality and accurate work.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.
• Ability to take the initiative and invest energy to make things happen.