Company DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a Exploration Geologist. The purpose of this role is to gather geological information to delineate ore bodies to ensure quality and increase Kumba's Mineral Endowment in the region.Job DescriptionAs our Exploration Geologist, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.Plan drill borehole positions, execute drilling, maintain a geological log, and capture geo-data.Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures related to core and final depth blocks management, survey and chips samples, and rehabilitation of borehole areas.Ensure that core and chip logging is done to the agreed standard and that logs are captured onto the relevant geological database.Verify drill hole data before it is made available to Geo-data to ensure its accuracy upon a drill hole's completion.Ensure drill holes are sampled and numbered per the QA/QC protocol for chemical analyses.Verify analytical data once received to ensure data integrity.Validate data in the relevant database to ensure data integrity and availability for utilization by other sections.Ensure safe record keeping of borehole information after sign-off.Ensure the importation of information into relevant storage and modelling software and update the model to identify areas of further exploration.Ensure accuracy and integrity of geo-data through surveying, sampling, and interpretation.Use an updated geological model to identify areas of further exploration.Supervise drilling contractors to ensure compliance with exploration plan and contract.Coordinate the drilling information received from the contractor of the previous day's work, which is verified against the samples daily.Verify the drilling metres on the monthly invoice received from the contractor.Compile a summary including drilling metres with justified deviations for monthly reporting.Allocate work, measure performance, train direct reports and maintain discipline.Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements.QualificationsGrade 12/N3 TechnicalNQF6 National Diploma in GeologyB.Sc. in Geology (NQF7) – AdvantageousRelevant Advanced Certificate in GeologySacnasp membership - AdvantageousSA Drivers LicenceTechnical Requirements3-5 years of operational experience in Geology in an Exploration environment.Supervisory exposure is recommended.Understand the processes, working culture, and pressures that impact exploration, projects, and mining operations.Proactively manages the relationship with cross-functional teams.How To ApplyTo apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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