Job Post: Geologist

The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BSc (Hons) in Geology 

  • Registered with professional institute 

  • Code 08 driver’s license 

  • Medical Certificate of fitness 

  • English proficiency 

EXPERIENCE:

  •  5 – 8 years’ working experience in Geology in a Mining Industry

  • High level relevant experience in operational & exploration geology incl. drilling, grade control & geophysics

SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE :

  • Good communication skills 

  • Analytical  

  • Report writing 

  • Computer literacy 

  • Performance management 

  • Risk Management 

  • Emergency /crisis management 

  • Incident investigation techniques 

  • Administrative 

  • Observation 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Implement Geological Management System 

  • Advise and consult with Mine Manager and the Management team on all Operational Geology issues 

  • Conduct legal Geological inspections and submit reports to management on deviations and good practices observed

  • Ensure that monthly statistical reports to the management team are submitted 

  • Consult with the Departmental of Mineral Resources and Mine Manager on all Geological matters

  • Follow up on Geological audit reports, action plans and incident reports

  • Input into mine planning processes

  • Technical valuation of coal deposits/ resources/reserves 

  • Conduct Geological due diligence on coal prospects 

  • Compile Prospecting Work Programmes 

  • Assist with the engagement with I&AP re EMP processes 

  • Provide professional geological consultancy to Kangra Coal to assist in the efficient, safe and profitable exploration of the ore bodies

  • Running exploration drilling programme incl. Logging of holes & Geotech 

  • Projects the geological structure from surface boreholes when necessary to permit optimum shaft sinking by using ore trends/grades/faults/dykes 

  • Provides surface geological plans (site investigation) when necessary to position surface installation and buildings 

  • Advises on adverse geological structures during underground shaft sinking to control shaft sinking

  • Do research when necessary to create understanding of the geology of the mine

  • Initiate planning and drilling of relevant prospecting operations when necessary to generate new coal ore reserves 

  • Investigate all structurally complex areas when necessary to generate new coal ore reserves

  • Analyse problems of evaluation and value trends when necessary to meet all the requirements by using his / her knowledge 

  • Investigate the economic potential of all the coal seams developed when necessary to generate new coal ore reserves

  • Updating of Geological Models 

  • Updating of Mining plans on regular intervals 

       

Interested parties should send a C.V. and copies of certificates to:

The Human Resources Department

E-mail: recruitment@kangracoal.co.za

NOTE: CV’S WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

A shortlist will be compiled and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.

Closing date: 06 February 2023

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