Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as our Pit Geologist. The Pit Geologist is responsible for providing the specialist Geological service for mining departments and forms part of the mine technical service team.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

Number of positions : 2

Location of positions: Mogalakwena Mine

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, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Being a Safety Leader for the geology department and all its business partners.Responsible for maintaining and improving the effectiveness, efficiencies, and sustainability of the geological component of the mine technical service team.Ore Control and Stockpile Management (incl spatial material tracking).Site specific procedures, standards and guidelines and dissemination of Best Practice Principles (incl. QAQC requirements relating to SAMREC and company specifications).Geological Risk Management and Compliance.Systems and Information Management to maintain geological mapping, drilling, logging, plotting and sampling coverages.Has a very good understanding of the complexity of the ore body and is either familiar with the fundamental basics on the compilation and/or outputs from the site resource modelling.Validate, Interpret and analyze geological information for prediction of future reserves and accurate mine design and scheduling.Review and dissemination of geological reports.Geological Mapping, Drilling, Sampling and Logging activities in line with Group Standard requirements and frequencyOversight and compilation of geological/structural models for the ore body in his/her area of responsibility.Part takes actively in the departmental optimization Projects.Responsible for the execution of Blast Movement Monitoring and post-blast dig block optimization.Provides technical guidance and coaching to section and graduate geologists.

This role is at a Band 6 level reporting to the Geology Manager.

QualificationsAppropriate Tertiary Geology qualification (BSc Hons. or similar role appropriate qualification in MRM/Geosciences)Registered Natural Scientist (SACNASP) advantageous Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

5 years Post qualification experience in mining geology4 years Post qualification experience in Bushveld and platinum geology would be advantageousComputer literate: MS Office and discipline specific software (such as Deswik, Leapfrog, Bloy, Datamine, OrePro 3D and AcQuire)Sound knowledge pertaining to mining (especially open pit) and exploration geology

Additional InformationValid EB/Code 08 driver’s licenceMedical certificate of fitness

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

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 fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. 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

Closing date: 04 July 2024

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