Chief Geologist - Zimasco

job Description

VACANCY NOTICE
Zimasco (Pvt) Limited, a major player in Zimbabwe’s Ferrochrome sector, has an exciting and challenging career opportunity within its Shurugwi & South Dyke Mining Division. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill the vacant post of Chief Geologist on a 3 years fixed-term employment contract basis, renewable subject to performance.
CHIEF GEOLOGIST

Duties and Responsibilities

 Supervise geologists and ensure that set deliverables for the geology function are achieved.
 Oversee mineral exploration as well as production geology work.
 Mineral resource accounting and reconciliations.
 Plan and execute cost effective and efficient exploration programs.
 Generate 3-D ore body models, plans and section using relevant geological modelling software to facilitate effective mine design and planning.
 Provide Geo-technical services to the mining function.
 Develop and coach geologists within the company.
 SHE Management within the Geology section.

Qualifications and Experience

 A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or equivalent from a reputable tertiary
institution plus at least 5 year’s post qualification experience, 3 years of which should
have been at Geologist level or higher
 Working experience in both an open pit and underground hard rock mining
environment, and covering both production and exploration geology.
 Proficiency in the use of relevant geological modelling software. Practical mastery of
Maptek geological software is a distinct advantage.
 Experience in rock mechanics and associated geo-technical work is an added
advantage.
 A sound knowledge of mineral resource management systems, particularly the
SAMREC and JORC Codes.
 Experience in mineral resource accounting and reconciliations.
 Practical knowledge and understanding of various exploration methods including but not limited to geophysical exploration methods, diamond drilling and reverse circulation drilling, as well as the associated analysis and modelling of exploration results/data.
 Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and written.
 Working knowledge of safety management systems, with exposure to the NOSA SHE System being an added advantage.
 Good working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP will be an added advantage.
 Clean Class 4 driver’s licence.