Geologist - Kriel, South Africa - Exxaro Recruitment

Exxaro Recruitment

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Kriel, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Advert Summary:

PURPOSE:

To undertake geological activities in support of the geology team in regard to resource investigations, characterisation and resource utilisation.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

Conducting first geological principles in regard to data gathering, capture, analysis, interpretation and data management.

Minimum Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years Relevant job-specific Geology experience (Essential/Minimum) Operational

REQUIREMENTS:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Best Practice and Knowledge Management

Facilitate the process of knowledge sharing between the various team members as to ensure accurate and effective data/information flow and use
Participate in investigations of improvement opportunities and participate in the evaluation of disciplinespecific principles and practice
Support the resident geologist by identifying gaps/risks within the current process as to improve effective data flow and communication

Business Performance and Operations

Conduct programs and activities (drill planning, contractor management, data gathering, data management, drill supervision, bore hole depth control, geological logging, profiling, correlating, sampling, Research and Development (RD) and core recovery calculation, preparation of sample list etc.)
Implement and conduct sound geological structural principles by conducting data gathering (e.g. pit mapping), data capture and interpretation
Support sound grade control measures in regard to measurement and reconciliation
Ensure that activities are always aligned with the strategy as outlined by the Resident Geologist
Support in the translation of discipline strategy into systems, structures/processes to support implementation
Ensure that all activities are conducted in a time and costeffective manner
Report anomalies, which will influence the budget and expenditure, to the resident geologist
Support the Resident Geologist in his obligation of providing a resource of integrity to the planning, mining and metallurgical disciplines
Interact professionally with other disciplines and provide information accurately and timelessly
Support the Resident Geologist performance excellence initiatives and highperformance culture
Act as mentor when required

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

Adhere to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO Quality) in regard to accurate/correct data capture and the management of grade control procedures
Support the resident geologist in the implementation of the Company's mineral policies, procedures and standards
Implement Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) controls for all job activities

Consulting and Project Services

Conduct technical evaluations and assessments of the resource when requested by the Resident Geologist
Execute effective contract management with drilling, laboratories and other service providers
Provide accurate and timely information for the mining, metallurgical and planning disciplines

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Adhere to all health/safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
Address all unsafe practices and potential hazardous situations and rectify/report to superior
Comply with Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) and technical requirements
Comply with Standard Practice Instructions/Business Practice Instructions (SPI/BPI's) and Management Instructions (MI's) that is applicable to specific Appointment
Comply with regulation 22 and 23 and 29 of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) of 199
Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS)

18001 (Health and Safety) in regard to your own health and that of your co-workers

Behavioural Alignment

Demonstrates the following:

Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be humancentric/empathetic
Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective

The appointment will be made in accordance with Exxaro's Employment Equity policy.