Senior Mineral Resource Consultant at The MSA Group

Purpose of the Job:

The MSA Group is looking for an experienced Senior Mineral Resource Consultant to join their existing Mineral Resources team. The individual will be responsible for Mineral Resource estimation and modeling as well as reviewing, analysing and preparing Mineral Resource statements that comply with the requirements of the major stock exchanges. The individual will possess good report writing skills as well as in-depth consulting knowledge and skills.

The successful incumbent will ultimately be responsible for the effective provision of critical technical advice on Mineral Resource modelling, numerical geostatistical estimation processes, standards to minimize mining & project risk and processes to optimise management of the Mineral Resource.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications: Minimum BSc (Hons). Post Graduate Geological/Mining Qualification is desirable. Registration with SACNASP as Pr. Sci. Nat., or the ability to do so.

Experience: Minimum 10 years industry experience in Mineral Resource estimation in variety of commodities, preferably including base metals and/or orogenic gold deposits, although experience in other environments will be considered. Candidates with experience in Mineral Resource Management at an operational level and/or consulting will be highly considered.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in geological modelling software, specifically Datamine. Ability to use additional software such as Leaprog Geo, Micromine, Surpac, Vulcan, etc is advantageous.
• Able to carry out Mineral Resource Estimation, following industry acceptable processes, with minimal supervision.
• Able to develop and manage audits and reviews.
• Able to provide advice on MRM processes aimed at optimally extracting the Mineral Resource.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to sign-off as a Competent Person for Mineral Resources in several commodities/mineralisation styles.