Geoscience Manager

Digital Surveying; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geosciences firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Geoscience Manager to lead their department. This role involves overseeing geoscientific projects, providing technical guidance, and managing departmental performance. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Geology or related fields, strong leadership skills, and project management expertise. Join an innovative team that fosters growth and creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience in core drilling and downhole surveys.
• Strong grasp of data acquisition processes and QA/QC protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geoscientific projects from planning to execution.
• Provide expert technical guidance in exploration and mining.
• Manage departmental performance via measurable KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience in geoscience

Project management skills

Advanced digital literacy

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geology, Geophysics, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are searching for an experienced and dynamic Geoscience Manager. This role will be responsible for managing and developing the Geoscience department, ensuring operational excellence, quality, and continuous professional growth within the team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee all geoscientific projects from planning through to execution, guaranteeing that project outcomes are delivered with accuracy, timeliness, and in alignment with client expectations. You will provide expert technical guidance across exploration, mining, and engineering projects, reviewing and contributing to technical proposals, methodologies, and documentation to uphold high standards of geoscientific practice. Key responsibilities include managing departmental performance via measurable KPIs and fostering capability development through the company's best practices. Representing Digital Surveying in professional engagements and managing departmental resources, systems, and processes to meet both operational and client demands are integral aspects of the role. You will be instrumental in cultivating a positive and energetic working environment that encourages creativity, growth, and innovation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Geoscience field and demonstrate proven leadership within geoscience or mining exploration settings. This role requires hands-on expertise in core drilling, downhole surveys, and geoscience data reporting, with a strong grasp of data acquisition processes and QA / QC protocols. Project management skills in construction, exploration, and mining environments are essential. You should be a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who can meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes and will collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients across diverse geographies and cultures.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Good cultural fit with the Company.
• Advanced digital literacy.
• Proven leadership experience in geoscience or mining exploration environments.
• Strong understanding of data acquisition, QA / QC procedures, and project management in construction, exploration and mining.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients across various geographies and cultures.
• Contribute to a positive and energetic environment that fosters creativity and growth.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to network professionally.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on outcomes, ability to meet deadlines.

About the Company

Our extensive portfolio of directional and geophysical industry qualified measurements; including the most advanced hydrogeological and off-hole imaging technologies, coupled with innovative and proven deployment systems, are being applied to open and cased boreholes, well testing and geoscience services. We have created an extensive portfolio of drilling products and solutions that make borehole construction faster, safer, reduce non-productive time and enhance deliverability.