MANAGER GEOLOGY EXPLORATION

Introduction

CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the services of a MANAGER GEOLOGY EXPLORATION in GAUTENG as soon as possible

CV'S TO SHOULD BE IN WORD FORMAT TOGETHER WITH QUALIFICAITONS, ID AND DRIVER'S LICENSE

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Competencies

Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record and ability to provides visible felt leadership in safety

Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration, sound spoken and written English communication skills

Established track record in leading and managing teams, including proficiency in change management

Strategic exploration planning, execution, and resource optimisation aligned to business objectives

Advanced knowledge of exploration geology, geological modelling and reporting standards

Exploration programme design and management, including drilling, QA/QC, and contractor oversight

Project, programme, and operational management, including planning, scheduling, and delivery

Financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and business case development

Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capability

Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and regulatory compliance management

Leadership, coaching, mentoring, talent development, and performance management

Change management and the ability to build high-performing teams and organisational culture

Effective stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and senior-level communication

Strong cross-functional collaboration across multidisciplinary technical and operational teams

Data management, analytics, and data-driven decision-making

Continuous improvement, innovation, and technology adoption

Advanced proficiency in geological software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office applications

High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities

Actively participate in and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by ensuring compliance with legislation, Code of Practices, SHE policies, standards and governance requirements

Demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership and drive operational safety excellence Production Engineering function and across the mine

Championing the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture, while driving the company's strategic people initiatives

Develop and implement exploration strategies that support Mineral Resource growth, resource conversion, life-of-mine extension, and business objectives

Manage and optimise surface and underground exploration, drilling programmes, geological interpretation, and orebody modelling activities

Ensure the integrity, quality, governance, and reporting of geological data, databases, and QA/QC systems.

Manage exploration budgets, capital expenditure, contractors, and operational resources to achieve cost-effective delivery of objectives

Provide technical recommendations to support operational planning and business decision-making

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing exploration teams while driving performance, succession planning, and capability development

Foster stakeholder collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of new technologies to enhance exploration performance and value creation

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

BSc Honours in Geology (NQF Level 8) from a recognised institution

Registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) with SACNASP and eligible to sign as a Competent Person under SAMREC

Minimum 1 0 years' progressive experience in mine geology , with at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory exploration role

Demonstrable experience in deep-level hard-rock gold mining environment

Proven track r ecord managing exploration drilling programmes and resource conversion projects

Proficiency in geological software packages and database management systems e.g. Leapfrog, SQL Database

Be declared medical fit for the position and environment, as determined by risk-based medical examination at the Company Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment