Geometallurgist

Company Description
-We have an exciting opportunity for a Geometallurgist , to establish and maintain a geometallurgical borehole database and gather relevant data according to Kumba Iron Ore's Exploration and Resource Geology guidelines.

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Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description
-As our Geometallurgist of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Function as a role model and support a workplace culture where safety and health for the site are paramount.
• Support an environment for team members to challenge and act on unsafe behaviours without repercussions.
• Keep environmental impact within statutory requirements to ensure compliance with statutory requirements is met.
  • Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery
• Geometallurgical data gathering:
  • Assist the Senior Exploration Geologist in planning a spatially representative geometallurgical sample acquisition campaign.
  • Generate geometallurgical borehole data by ensuring that the Kumba Geometallurgical protocol is catered for in the exploration programme and overseeing that sampling, sample preparation, and test work for geometallurgical purposes are conducted according to the protocol by performing the required QA/QC checks.
  • Capture geometallurgical borehole data in relational geometallurgical tables in the borehole database.
• Geometallurgical data analyses:
  • Analyse geometallurgical data to understand statistical and spatial variability.
  • Correlate proxy results (usually generated on-site) with laboratory test results to establish relationships to enable subsequent time and cost-efficient generation of metallurgical point data.
• Structural mapping and data acquisition:
  • Deposit scale structural data acquisition from inside the Sishen pit and regional and local maps/aerial photographs.
  • In-pit measurement of structural information such as joint sets, faults, folds and bedding monthly.
  • Capturing structural geology data from core exploration boreholes.
• Structural interpretations:
  • Deposit scale structural interpretations in a 3D modelling software package like Leapfrog to define the structural controls for ore distribution.
• Ad-hoc Projects:
  • Assist with geosciences-related development projects.
  Assist in generating input required for projects generated by Kumba Iron ore, which can, in the future, complement the operation's bottom line and act as the liaison between the Project Team and the Geology Section on site to provide geological input per project schedule.
  

This role is in Discovery & Geosciences (GEO) NC department on a band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Geological Drilling & Geometallurgy

• -Grade 12
  • Relevant National Diploma NQF6
  • Bsc (Hons) Geology (NQF8) - Advantageous
  • Advanced Certificate
  • SA Drivers Licence (CodeEB/E)
  Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) would be advantageous.
  

• Technical Knowledge
  • 3-5 years of experience in Production and Exploration Geology.
  • Possesses a solid understanding of Geometallurgy and Structural Geology.
  • Knowledge of project management, from initiation to completion.
  • Familiar with mapping techniques and borehole data analyses.

Additional Information
-Who we are?

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.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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 fulfil their potential.

How to apply

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.

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