Manager Exploration Geology

About this role

Gold Fields is looking for a Manager Exploration Geology for its South Deep Gold Mine. The job sits in the Technical Services (Geology) department and is graded D – Upper.

You will manage the exploration function. Your work will help grow the mineral resource, replace reserves and extend the life of the mine.

What you’ll do

• Build and carry out exploration strategies that support ore extraction, resource growth and life-of-mine goals.
• Manage surface and underground exploration, drilling programmes, geological interpretation and orebody modelling.
• Make sure geological data, databases and QA/QC systems are accurate, well governed and reported properly.
• Manage exploration budgets, capital spend, contractors and resources so work is delivered cost-effectively.
• Give technical advice to support mine planning and business decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop your exploration teams, including succession planning and performance management.
• Lead safety interventions, show visible felt leadership and keep the site within legal, SHE and governance requirements.

What you need

• BSc Honours in Geology (NQF Level 8) from a recognised institution.
• Registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) with SACNASP, and eligible to sign as a Competent Person under SAMREC.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in mine geology, including at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory exploration role.
• Experience in deep-level hard-rock gold mining.
• A proven record of managing exploration drilling programmes and resource conversion projects.
• Skills in geological software and database systems, such as Leapfrog and SQL databases.
• Advantageous: strong safety leadership and a record of running safety campaigns.
• Advantageous: experience leading change management and building high-performing teams.
• Advantageous: strong financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting and business case development.
• You must be declared medically fit for the role and the environment, pass a risk-based medical exam and a heat tolerance screening test.
• All relevant certificates must be uploaded with your online application to be shortlisted.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced geologist who has led exploration teams underground. You should be comfortable with budgets, contractors and senior stakeholders. You should also be strong on safety and people leadership.

Tips before you apply

• Have your Honours certificate, SACNASP registration and proof of Competent Person status ready to upload.
• Show your years in mine geology and your senior exploration roles clearly, with dates and the size of the programmes you ran.
• Give examples of drilling programmes, resource conversion work and safety campaigns you led, with the results you can show.

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