Senior Resource Geologist - Mokopane at Ivanhoe Mines

• The Senior Resource Geologist's role is to develop geological resource evaluations of exploration and operational projects, using specialized and appropriately customized software's and best practice methods in line with the organizational and and corporate governance standards. You will have to create a short-term and long-term mineral resource and reserve block models to enable monthly forecasts, reconciliation to production data and reporting of Mineral Resources which will enable IvanPlat Platreef Mine to achieve its strategic objectives.
• This role involves technically accurate and precise application of routines after developing a profound and incisive understanding of the of the geology of Platreef orebody. The incumbent will apply knowledge of geology, mining, mineralogy, metallurgy, mill recovery, and geostatistics to develop mineral resource and mineral reserve block model estimates in compliance with industry and governmental (NI 43-101). The role requires a committed professional approach to the work.

You will have the following:

• Grade 12 
• Degree Hons. in Geology 
• MSc is preferable 
• 10 years' experience within applicable practical mining environment 
• Experience in block modeling and resource estimation practices
• Experience in database management, AQ/QC and geological modeling acquire, Leapfrog and Datamine experience is
• Geological/geometallurgical modelling, geostatistical principles and analysis, mineral resource estimation, resource confidence classification, technical documentation 

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in: 

• Good analytical skills
• Communicate clearly both verbally and written 
• Must be self-motivated, efficient, and innovative/proactive
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Cross functional abilities (Production Geology and Exploration functions)
• Basis MS Word 
• Advanced MD Excel
• Database Management 
• 3D software for geological modelling and estimation

Personal Competencies should include:

• Health & Safety orientated 
• Comfortable working independently, under supervision and in team settings
• Able and willing to take instruction
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Must work efficiently and effectively in a multicultural setting 
• Able to engage at all levels of the business
• Must be able to work 

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Safety, Health and Environment: Report all unsafe conditions and work practices
• Operations and Technical Input: Compliance to applicable standard operating and QAQC procedures
• Financial Management & Budgeting: At least 3 cost saving initiative biannually
• Reporting and Compliance 
• Human Capital: 1 Intervention per quarter 

Closing Date 17 August 2023