Fresh Openings at Orion Minerals

Job Description

• The Group Mineral Resources Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management and oversight of the mineral resource estimation process. This position ensures that all geological modelling, exploratory data analysis, geostatistical modelling, preparation of resource statements, and statutory or regulatory reporting are conducted to the highest standards, supporting the company’s business objectives and compliance requirements.  The incumbent is expected to travel to various sites in the Northern Cape from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honours degree in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional registration with a recognised geological or mining institution (e.g., SACNASP, GSSA, AusIMM).

Experience:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in mineral resource estimation, geological modelling, and resource reporting within the mining sector.
• Proven expertise in geostatistical methods, resource classification, and use of industry-standard software (e.g., Micromine, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan, Leapfrog).
• Strong understanding of international mineral resource reporting codes and regulatory frameworks, in particular JORC and SAMREC.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

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Job Description

• The GIS and Database Administrator will be responsible for managing the geospatial databases (drilling, sampling, etc.), GIS information, and technical documents for the Group. In this regard, the role should extract, analyse, interpret, and manage cross-disciplinary technical data to produce accurate and effective plans, maps, tables, datasets, etc., in line with operational, strategic, and stakeholder standards.
• The role will furthermore be required to ensure effective information systems administration through advising on, maintaining, and implementing appropriate systems, standard operating procedures (“SOPs”), QAQC, validation, ensuring data and information integrity, and database security. The incumbent will also be required to assist with geological modelling and reporting as needed.
• The incumbent is expected to travel to various sites in the Northern Cape from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or another mining/exploration discipline equivalent at NQF level 7.
• Valid Driver's License

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the exploration or mining industry
• Minimum 2 years’ database / GIS management experience and expertise
• Competent with SQL scripting, database design and understanding of relational databases.
• Experience with Quality Assurance Quality Control (“QAQC”) management
• Familiarity with geological SQL data management software, preferably Datashed, but may include AcQuire, Geobank, or MS Access
• Competent user of GIS software – preferably QGIS or ArcGIS
• Competent user of a 3D modelling software – preferably Micromine or Leapfrog
• Other beneficial data management tools - Advanced Excel, Python, Power BI