Junior Geoscience Data Analyst

Ivanhoe; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Junior Geoscience Data Analyst to manage geological data across exploration and mining sites. The candidate will support the implementation of the acQuire data management solution and ensure data integrity. Requirements include a BSc in Geology, with 1-3 years of experience in a related environment. Skills in database management and tools like PowerBI are essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a low-carbon future while working in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an exploration or mining environment.
• SACNASP registration preferred.
• Experience with database systems like acQuire.

Responsibilities

• Manage geological data administration using acQuire GIM Suite.
• Provide database support for exploration and mining sites.
• Support change management processes and documentation.

Skills

Good analytical skills

Attention to data quality

Clear communication skills

Self-motivated

Strong organization

Basic MSSQL knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Basic MS Word

Education

BSc Honours in Geology

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

acQuire

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

About Ivanhoe Mines

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 focus

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 its potential feeder at Mokopane.

Role Overview

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.

Requirements

• 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

Minimum advanced skills and 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.

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to :

• Geological Data Administration (acQuire GIM Suite)
• Provide full database support for sites without dedicated database personnel, including running imports, weekly exports, managing 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.
• 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 in‑house 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.

Application Requirements

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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