Mineral Resource Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Comprehensive bonus structure

Relocation assistance

Health, retirement, and life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Mineral Resource Manager to lead the resource estimation and management function for operations near Upington. This senior role oversees geological interpretation, modeling, and reporting of resources and reserves in line with JORC and NI 43-101 standards, working with exploration, mining, and metallurgical teams.

You will provide expert guidance, lead technical teams, develop methodologies for resource estimation, and prepare public-facing reports.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Economic Geology, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in mineral resource estimation and evaluation.
• Experience with geological modeling software Leapfrog, Micromine, and Vulcan.
• Thorough understanding of JORC and NI 43-101 reporting codes.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation of complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geological team responsible for mineral resource estimation and modeling.
• Develop robust methodologies for resource and reserve estimation.
• Review and validate drilling, assay, and logging data.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for resource and reserve statements.
• Collaborate with mine planning to integrate resource models into mine plans.
• Provide expert technical advice on resource exploration, evaluation and management to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Education

Master's degree in Geology

PhD in Geology or related field

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Mineral Resource Manager to lead the resource estimation and management function for their operations based near Upington . This senior role involves overseeing the geological interpretation, modeling, and reporting of mineral resources and reserves in compliance with international standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101). You will work closely with exploration, mining, and metallurgical teams to ensure accurate resource definition and to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance and leadership in all aspects of resource geology and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the geological team responsible for mineral resource estimation and modeling.
• Develop and implement robust methodologies for resource and reserve estimation, ensuring compliance with relevant codes.
• Review and validate geological data, including drilling, assay, and geological logging.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for resource and reserve statements, including public disclosure documents.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations to integrate resource models into mine plans.
• Provide expert technical advice on resource exploration, evaluation, and management to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Economic Geology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in mineral resource estimation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated expertise in geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Micromine, Vulcan).
• Thorough understanding of international reporting codes (JORC, NI 43-101) and their application.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead resource management for significant mining projects.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Relocation assistance and support for families.