Regional Geologist

Although an extremely challenging role, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior position within an International Mining Company that provides remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience and rewards

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Geology (Minimum)
• At least 15 years relevant experience in international mineral exploration with an emphasis on gold deposits in diverse geologic settings
• A successful track record in identifying grassroots, acquisition and JV opportunities
• A high level of technical understanding of gold deposit styles and their footprints at regional and detailed scale
• An excellent understanding of the economic drivers of mining
• A high level of technical understanding of both common and cutting edge exploration methods
• Good computer literacy with relevant GIS programs as well as general computer skills in other relevant software

Job Specification

While South Africa is and always will be the foundation on which our great company is built we call each country in which we operate our home. Our new regionalization strategy reflects our global philosophy and as our explorationists discover new mines in new regions of the world we will expand into those regions. 

"Sustainable gold mining" Sustainability means that we do our business in a responsible manner; that we do not put profits above the rights and safety of people but that we also know that to survive as a business we need to make profits. Sustainability means that we care about our people the communities in which we operate and the environment around us. 

Regional Geologist - Africa

Reporting to the Regional Exploration Manager: Africa, this is a senior appointment with significant responsibility for contributing to the growth of the Company.

• The successful candidate will have undertaken a similar role and have a track record that attests to his/her ability to deliver. 
• The candidate will be highly motivated by both the challenge and the potential rewards and committed to professional excellence. 
• As such, they will fit well within a group of highly qualified senior professionals responsible for identifying quality gold opportunities from grass roots to acquisitions and joint ventures in the African Region. 
• Although an extremely challenging role, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior position within an International Mining Company that provides remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience and rewards

Applicants for this role should possess:

• A Bachelor of Science in Geology (Minimum)
• At least 15 years relevant experience in international mineral exploration with an emphasis on gold deposits in diverse geologic settings
• A successful track record in identifying grassroots, acquisition and JV opportunities
• A high level of technical understanding of gold deposit styles and their footprints at regional and detailed scale
• An excellent understanding of the economic drivers of mining
• A high level of technical understanding of both common and cutting edge exploration methods
• Good computer literacy with relevant GIS programs as well as general computer skills in other relevant software
• Good analytical skills
• A team player attitude with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• English speaking and writing skills

Other attributes that will be favourably viewed include:

• Significant exposure to the African region
• Maintain a current understanding of geology, gold deposits and deposit models within principal sub-provinces and belts in the region
• A strong understanding of financial and commercial concepts relevant to mining and global exploration
• Familiarity with competitor activity in the region as well as technical advancements in exploration including geophysics, geochemistry, remote sensing and software
• French Speaking and writing skills will be a significant advantage