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We have an exciting opportunity for Exploration Geologist (5 months FTE). 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.

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Kumba Iron Ore               

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Exploration Geologist (5 months FTE) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Hold 2.9.2 legal appointment and occasionally act as 2.6.1 legal appointee (Section Manager).
• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.

Performance and Delivery:

• Plan drill borehole positions, execute drilling, maintain a geological log, and capture geo-data – an advisory authority.
• Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures, e.g., core and final depth blocks management, survey and chip samples, and rehabilitation of borehole areas—advisory authority.
• 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.
• Verify that geological descriptions correspond with analytical results.
• Validate data in the relevant database to ensure data integrity and availability for utilisation by other sections.
• Ensure safe record-keeping of borehole information after sign-off by the monitoring authority.
• Ensure the importation of information into relevant storage and modelling software and update the model to identify areas of further exploration – advisory authority.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of geo-data through surveying, sampling, and interpretation – monitoring/advisory authority.
• Use an updated geological model to identify areas of further exploration (position and depth of boreholes)
• Ensure all interpretations are verified before the Section Manager Exploration & Geometallurgy signs off to be approved and sent to Geo-data for wireframing.
• Supervise drilling contractors to ensure compliance with the exploration plan and contract management authority.
• 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, which is to be recommended for payment.
• Compile a summary, including drilling metres with justified deviations to be used for reporting within the monthly report.
• Allocate work, measure performance, train direct reports and maintain discipline – management/service authority.
• Optimise human resources in a manner that the section as a whole delivers maximum output.
• Ensure work ethics are of such a nature that workers continuously strive towards improving their performance.
• Manage the section's expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment where stakeholders can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment – advisory authority.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met.

This role is in Exploration Geologist department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager Exploration & Geometallurgy.

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• Diploma in Geology on NQF6
• B.Sc. in Geology (NQF7) is preferred
• Relevant Advanced Certificate in Geology
• SA Drivers Licence Code B

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of operational knowledge in Geology within an exploration environment.
• Recommended familiarity with supervisory functions.
• Awareness of the processes, working culture, and pressures influencing exploration, projects, and mining operations.
• Knowledgeable in guiding maximum productivity, efficiency, and quality by integrating geoscientific information throughout project and mine cycles.
• Knowledge of Geoscience and methodologies for achieving project and operational success.
• Proactively nurtures relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Understand the application and significance of geoscientific information in driving outcomes.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To 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.