Resource Geologist -Mining - Rustenburg, Northwest

Resource Geologist – Mining – Rustenburg, Northwest

Our client, a leading mining house, is seeking an experienced Resource Geologist to join its technical services team in Rustenburg, Northwest.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical geological professional with strong experience in Mineral Resource Estimation, Geological Modelling, Resource Reporting and Geological Database Management to play a key role in supporting mine planning, resource optimisation and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting into the Technical Services function, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining geological and resource databases.

• Interpreting geological data and developing robust geological models.

• Conducting Mineral Resource estimations and resource classifications.

• Validating drilling, sampling and assay data.

• Ensuring compliance with the SAMREC Code and company reporting standards.

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual Mineral Resource reports.

• Reconciling geological models against production and grade control information.

• Supporting Life of Mine (LOM) planning and reserve conversion.

• Identifying resource growth opportunities through exploration and drilling programmes.

• Working closely with Mining Engineers, Surveyors and Operational teams to optimise resource extraction.

• Managing QA/QC processes relating to sampling and resource estimation.

• Developing and maintaining geological block models using industry-leading geological software.

• Providing technical input into Competent Person Reports (CPRs) and Mineral Resource declarations.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Degree in Geology, Geological Sciences or equivalent qualification.

• Honours Degree in Geology will be advantageous.

• SACNASP registration (or eligibility for registration).

• Minimum 5 years' geological experience within the mining industry.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Mineral Resource Estimation and Geological Modelling.

• Sound knowledge of the SAMREC Code and Mineral Resource reporting requirements.

• Open-pit mining experience will be advantageous.

• Valid Code B Driver's Licence.

Technical Competencies

• Geological Interpretation

• Geological Modelling

• Mineral Resource Estimation

• Resource Classification

• Geological Database Management

• Geostatistics

• Statistical Analysis

• Resource Reconciliation

• Mine Planning Support

• Drill Programme Management

• Orebody Interpretation

• Structural Geology

• QA/QC Management

• Competent Person Reporting

Software Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Datamine

• Leapfrog

• Micromine

• Deswik

• Surpac

• ArcGIS

• QGIS

• Microsoft Office

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary technical teams.

• High ethical standards and commitment to safety.

• A proactive and solutions-driven approach.

Remuneration

Market Related

Why Apply?

Join a respected mining house where you will contribute to geological excellence, Mineral Resource governance, strategic mine planning and resource growth within a technically advanced mining environment.

Interested?

If you have the technical expertise and passion for resource geology, we would like to hear from you.

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