Geology Technician

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks a Geology Technician in Thabazimbi, South Africa. This role includes gathering geological data, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates require a Grade 12 education with Maths and Science, plus at least two years of underground operation experience. The position offers opportunities for learning and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Meaningful work in a high-performance environment

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ Technical Assistant exposure in an underground operation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and map geological and stope width information.
• Record geological features and input data into systems.
• Conduct drill core logging and plotting.

Skills

Relevant standards and procedures/modules

Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, AutoCAD and Dispatch)

Valid Code 08 driver’s licence

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Job description

Overview

The Geology Technician reports deviations from standard geology or best-cut related practices. Identifies unsafe working conditions and responds to abnormal environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Gathering/Mapping of Geological and Stope Width (SW) and Grade Control information from the working production place as required by senior geological staff
• Recording the SW information and basic mapping of geological features where applicable
• Takes photographs via the use of digital cameras
• Inputs all information ideally directly into relevant systems (Microstation-CadsMine and MRM)
• Gather all relevant information with respect to geology and resource management (white areas, sweepings, FOG etc)
• Cover hole drill core logging and plotting of the information on the 1:200 plans and the electronic plans
• Report Writing to production staff (scrutiny by qualified geologist)
• Check all safety measures and devices
• Identify and demarcate hazards
• Maintains proper levels of all geological equipment
• Requests for materials and equipment, e.g. coloured tapes, wooden stakes, masonite board, paint, mapping book and clutch pencils as required on time
• Ensures that required equipment are kept clean and available
• Ensures work areas are clean, tidy and safe

This role is at a C1 level and will be reporting to the Shaft Geologist

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Experience

• Two years’ Technical Assistant exposure in an underground operation

Knowledge and Skills

• Competent in relevant standards and procedures/modules
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, AutoCAD and Dispatch)
• Valid Code 08 driver’s licence

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 02 October 2025

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