
Website Gold Fields
Job Description:
The Geologist is accountable for developing and maintaining geological models for all potential economic ore bodies as a core component of the operational technical business planning environment to leverage optimal life of mine scenario planning.
Job Responsibilities:
- Logging of boreholes directly into the digital data capturing system
- Manage an underground section and ensure that all Geological processes and regulations are adhered to
- Actively participate in drilling program management to enable optimal exploration, development and extraction of the Ore Body
- Conduct underground digital mapping and processing of geological features, sedimentology and structures and translate this into geological models
- Participate in and lead assigned sectional and departmental safety, health and environmental campaigns
- Conduct monthly grade evaluations
- Participate in and contribute toward tactical operational planning and decision-making during production planning meetings by providing inputs, expertise and recommendations based on geological skills and knowledge
Job Requirements:
- Relevant structural geology and sedimentology knowledge
- Sound interpersonal, collaboration and good communication and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of 3D geological modelling and grade estimation
- Application of basic geostatistical techniques to mine geology data
- Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines
- Sound appreciation of technology interfaces and capabilities/opportunities within the mineral resources’ environment
Qualification & Experience:
- Have at least one year postgraduate practical mining geology experience
- Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields 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.
- BSc Honours Geology or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
Job Details:
Company: Gold Fields
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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