Senior Specialist Resource Geology

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Specialist Resource Geologist for their South Deep Gold Mine in Gauteng. This role involves leading mineral resource estimation and modelling while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a BSc Honours in Geology and significant experience in geology management. This position offers the opportunity to influence operational standards and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence in mineral resource management. Closing date for applications is July 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
• At least 5 years’ experience in geological modelling.
• Extensive knowledge in grade estimation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing mineral resource estimation, modelling, and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and SOX.
• Driving quality assurance and control processes.

Skills

Geological modelling

Mineral resource estimation

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

SQL

Education

BSc Honours in Geology

Postgraduate qualification in Mineral Resource Management

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Supervisor

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position

Senior Specialist Resource Geology

Job Grading

D-Lower

Department

Technical Services

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Senior Specialist Resource Geologist will be responsible for overseeing mineral resource estimation, modelling, and reporting, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 17025 and SOX. This role involves people management practices, driving quality assurance and control processes, optimising Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, and managing risks to meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Requirements

BSc Honours in Geology or related postgraduate qualification in the Mineral Resource Management discipline

Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)

At least 5 years’ geological modelling and mineral resource estimation experience in Geology / Mineral Resource Management

Extensive knowledge in database management and grade estimation techniques and be proficient in the use of geological modelling and geostatistical software such as Leapfrog, Datamine and Supervisor

Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies

Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record

Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration and, sound spoken and written English communication skills

Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience, change adaptability and attention to detail

Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Sound project management and organisational skills

Basic SQL, database and systems management

Proven track record in the practical application of geostatistical techniques to exploration and mine geology data

Mineral resource estimation and mineral resource reporting

Sound understanding and application of SAMREC Code and related reporting requirements

Designing, compiling and implementing business processes and standards

Appreciation of technological interfaces and capabilities/opportunities within the mineral resource’s environment

Duties And Responsibilities

Actively participate in, and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements

Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions

Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained

Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QAQC), integrity and compliance with ISO 17025 during the sample collection, preparation, processing, and analysis phases through audits, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective database management systems and processes

Providing expert technical, QAQC, modelling, and evaluation services to optimise the operation’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves

Responsible for the mineral resource estimation and reporting of resource models

Ensuring SOX compliance, and compliance to audits by the Corporate Technical Services and external auditors

Co-ordinate projects and implementing integrated processes and systems across the section to meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations

Managing the Mineral Resource risks to acceptable levels

Review standards and implement best practice for sampling, mineral resource estimation, modelling and reporting

Closing Date: 03 July 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting