SENIOR MINE GEOLOGIST
Matongo Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Senior Mine Geologist to join and grow our underground geology team. You will oversee all underground mine geology activities, driving technical excellence to ensure that geological information is not only accurately collected but translated into meaningful insights that support orebody optimization and extraction.
This position is responsible for providing high-level geological expertise to support mine planning, resource development, and grade control, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in resource estimation. The work will directly impact the mine’s economic viability and long- term planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Demonstrate leadership through our safety, promoting the correct safety culture within the department and wider operation.
- Manage a team of geologists and technicians on daily geological activities.
- Implement and manage grade control programs to optimize ore recovery and minimize dilution
- Deliver effective technical evaluations for optimal ore extraction and waste segregation.
- Drive ongoing development of mine geological models and interpretations to enable efficient recovery of the orebody
- Prepare and deliver accurate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly geological reports.
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- Develop and maintain geological models for the orebody, incorporating geological data from drilling programs, field mapping, and geological observations
- Implement and maintain procedures for effective grade control, mine geology operations and mine-to-mill reconciliation, while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company standards
- Plan, propose, recommend and follow-up budgets (monthly, yearly and life of mine) for the geology department.
- Work closely with mining team and provide recommendations for mine planning designs to incorporate geological insights into mining strategies
- Drive UG mapping activities to interpret key host lithologies, major structures and controls of mineralization to maximize ore extraction and increase geological understanding of the deposit.
- Manage and ensure drilling productivity meets budget forecasts in a safe and sustainable manner.
- Update Life of Mine grade control drilling plans and schedules. Provide inputs for drill programs, near mine exploration, and feasibility studies.
- Communicate geological interpretations with on-site resource modelling team for generation of accurate geological and grade block models.
- Build and maintain collaborative internal relationships with key stakeholders (exploration, resource, reconciliation, underground operations, tech services)
- Drive development of junior staff, through training and mentorship to increase team capability/skills.
- Participate in, oversee, and/or lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting to: Mine General Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or any related field required. Membership of reputable professional board would be added advantage.
Experience:
- 4+ years’ experience as mine geology in underground mining with senior experience desirable.
- Technical knowledge in mineral resource estimation and reconciliation methodologies.
- Strong background in resource modelling, grade control, and geological mapping.
- Strong organization, planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of sampling, assay and QA/QC standards and methodology.
- Proficiency in data management to monitor and ensure accuracy of geological data.
- Demonstrated people leadership and management skills in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience as a safety leader within a geology department and mine wide.
- Experience in geological modelling software.
- Advanced understanding of geology, structure and mechanisms of mineralization in gold deposits
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Mode of Application:
This is Full-time Job, all applications attached cover letter and all relevant certificates as well as an updated CV including three referees should be addressed to:
Email: [email protected]
General Information:
- All applications must be submitted electronically through email address provided above.
- All application documents should be in a single PDF file.
- All applications should be received on or before 28th February, 2025.
- All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- Title of job applied should be indicated on Subject line.
Closing date: Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 4.00 pm on Friday 28th Feb
2025.
