Superintendent Geology

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