Junior Geoscience Data Analyst

Ivanhoe Mines; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Junior Geoscience Data Analyst to support geological data management across various sites. The role requires a BSc in geology or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in a mining or exploration environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining the acQuire GIM Suite and ensuring data quality. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and proficiency in database management tools.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in an Exploration or Mining environment.
• Exposure to database systems (acQuire or equivalent) is required.
• SACNASP registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and usability of geological data.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the acQuire GIM Suite.
• Document and update critical data management workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data quality attention

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organization skills

Database Management (acQuire)

Basic MSSQL knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Basic MS Word

Education

BSc Honours: Geology, Geographic Information Systems, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

acQuire

Job description

Overview

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Junior Geoscience Data Analyst.

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.

Exploration is in Ivanhoe’s DNA, with active projects in 5 jurisdictions; The newest expansion is into the Chu Sarysu basin of Kazakhstan, which is where this job will be focused. Copper exploration is also focused on the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland; in Angola and Zambia searching for the western extension of the Copperbelt; and additionally in South Africa we are exploring for mineralisation associated with the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex and it’s potential feeder at Mokopane.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

Responsibilities

The Junior Geoscience Data Analyst supports the day-to-day management, quality, and usability of geological data across multiple exploration and mining sites. Working under the guidance of the Senior Database Geologist, this role is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Ivanhoe Mines acQuire GIM Suite data management solution. The incumbent will assist with technical support, change management processes, and governance documentation to ensure robust and reliable geological data handling.

Key Performance Activities

• Geological Data Administration (acQuire GIM Suite)
  • Provide full database support for sites without dedicated database personnel. This will include running imports, weekly exports, managing the validations and business logic within acQuire.
  • Support administration of acQuire workspaces across Ivanhoe Mines’ exploration and mining sites to ensure data integrity, consistency and timely availability of geological data to all stakeholders.
• Change Management & Configuration Support
  • Administer the internal change management platform for change requests.
  • Triage incoming change requests, communicate with requestors, apply approved changes, and assist in testing and validating updates before deployment.
• Technical Support & Licensing
  • Provide inhouse and continuous technical support on acQuire to the Ivanhoe Mines geoscience teams.
  • Support and facilitate the central license administration of Ivanhoe Mines' acQuire orgadmin, ensuring continued access to the data management solution.
• Data Governance & Documentation
  • Document and update critical data management workflows and processes (i.e. data validations, data loading, integrations, data dictionaries in acQuire); perform document review, manage access to documentation for corporate team, update onboarding documents for supporting new team members.
  • Help maintain a central repository of data management policies, configuration logs, and user guidance.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours: Geology, BSc. Geographic Information Systems (GIS, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field)
• At least 1-3 years of experience in an Exploration or Mining environment with exposure to database systems (acQuire or equivalent), GIS platforms and/or data reporting tools such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• SACNASP registration preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Good analytical skills, attention to data quality, consistency, and process accuracy.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and written
• Must be self-motivated, efficient, and innovative/pro-active
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Cross functional abilities (Production Geology and Exploration function)
• Database Management (acQuire)
• Basic MSSQL knowledge
• Advanced MS Excel
• Basic MS Word

The finer details

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, driver’s license and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, it is important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.