Superintendent Geology at Sibanye-Stillwater

Job Purpose:

• To assess and understand in situ rock mass, grade and structure, and provide geological models for mine design planning, resource modelling, evaluation and survey purposes.

The Appointee should:

• NQF 8 - BSc (Hons) in Geology
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• Affiliation to relevant professional bodies (e.g. SACNASP, GSSA)
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).

Advantageous Qualifications:

• NQF 9: Masters degree coursework and research Mining

Additional Requirements:

• Advantageous to have MSc Degree in Geology

Key Responsibilities:

• Geology Management  Manage the Geology Section teams, systems and processes  Analyse and interpret Geological data and reports and take corrective actions as required  Provide effective problem-solving support to the Geology teams  Participate in the daily Geology meeting  Plan and manage Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) as required  Maintain and update the Shaft schedule
• Operations  Setting and maintaining geological standards to support the achievement of optimum grade  Report and advise on compilation and submission on ? Geological conditions and observations and interpretation thereof ? Geological Plans  Review and advise on maximum and optimum exploitation of the ore body and shaft ore reserve performance  Responsible for maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the geological component of the mineral resources team by: ? Validating and grading geological data ? Designing geological model (structure and grade) ? Providing grade histograms ? Instigating remedial action to observed deviant practices with regard to grade control ? Prepare LOM exploration and sampling programmes – for approval at Operation ? Interpreting and analysing geological information for prediction of future resources ? Assessing and modelling viability of targeted resources ? Validating all data and derived results  Identify potential and problematic resources and ore reserves  Stop dangerous or non-standard practices  Implementation and administration of necessary systems  Providing reports on adherence to standards and efficiencies  Providing input to planning (i) LOM, (ii) 5 year, (iii) 1 year, (iv) Monthly  Provide input in ore flow statement-compilation of the grade equation  Provide inputs into site specific standards for (i) Sampling, (ii) Mapping, (iii) Logging, (iv) Exploration activities  Log boreholes (enter into Database) and mapping of exposures underground  Update geological models (Software) ? Structure ? Geology (all aspects e.g. water, methane, lithological)  Input data into various database ? Software (boreholes) ? MRM (underground sampling) ? Software (geological structure)  Develop and implement necessary diamond drill programmes (exploration and cover)  Calling out specialist geology expertise when required
• Mining Risk Management  Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise  Assess Mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls  Maintain and update the Mining component of the risk register Geology Projects  Identify Geology improvement opportunities  Implement Geology improvement projects and initiatives  Supervise a project team of a Geology project to deliver project objectives  Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution  Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules

Deadline:27th August,2026