Chief Mine Geologist At Top-notch Business Group (western Region)

An international mining company in the Western Region, has urgent vacancies for a Chief Mine Geologist to be primarily responsible for running of the mine geology and grade control.
Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and implementation of Grade Control drilling activities
• Produce Grade Control block models and oversee ore block designs
• Manage material tracking systems
• Ensure controls are in place to minimize dilution and ore losses during production
• Ensure geological mapping is carried out to aid the understanding of the geology of the deposits
• Reconcile Grade Control model to Survey Adjusted Mining Production
• Contribute to short-term mine plans
• Devise training and development programs for the mine geology team
• Contribute to and work within the Geology Department annual budget
• Actively look for ways to reduce cost and increase revenues
• Report monthly Grade Control physicals and costs
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 7 years experience in mine geology
• Ability to develop geological interpretations of the mineralization through the implementation and supervision of in-pit Geological Mapping
• Strong background in Geostatistical mapping for Grade Control (MP3 Preferred)
• Solid knowledge of geology related QA/QC standards and methods
• Proficiency in geological and mining related software (Surpac, Micromine)
• Experience in geological databases (AcQuire)
• Good communication skills
  

How To Apply For The Job
Method of application: interested candidates should email their CVs to:-
jobs@thetopnotchgroup.com
Closing Date: 15th August, 2012
For further information call 031 202 1810
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