Superintendent Geology

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater seeks an experienced Geology Supervisor to lead the Geology Section and drive data interpretation, model updates, and grade control for mine planning. You will coordinate with mining teams, oversee schedules and geological standards, and ensure timely reporting of geological conditions.

The role requires at least 5 years in geology with 2 years in a supervisory capacity and membership of relevant professional bodies.

Qualifications

• Must have BSc Hons Geology with at least 5 years in related role and 2 years in a supervisory or specialist area.
• Affiliation to SACNASP or GSSA is preferred.
• Must be medically fit to work in the mining/geology environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Geology Management and lead Geology Section teams, systems and processes.
• Analyse geological data and reports; implement corrective actions.
• Provide problem-solving support to Geology teams and participate in daily meetings.
• Plan and manage mining resources (personnel, equipment, materials) as required.
• Maintain and update Shaft schedule and geological standards to support optimum grade.
• Compile geological plans; report on geological conditions and observations.

Skills

Driver's license

Security screening

Medical fitness

Professional bodies

Experience 5+ years

Geology degree

Education

BSc Hons Geology

MSc Geology (advantageous)

Job description

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Clear security screening record.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Affiliation to relevant professional bodies (e.g. SACNASP, GSSA)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• NQF 8 - BSc (Hons) in Geology

Advantageous Qualifications

• NQF 9: Masters degree coursework and research Mining

Key Responsibilities

• Geology Management
• Manage the Geology Section teams, systems and processes
• Analyse and interpret Geological data and reports and take corrective actions as required
• Provide effective problem-solving support to the Geology teams
• Participate in the daily Geology meeting
• Plan and manage Mining resources (personnel, equipment and materials) as required
• Maintain and update the Shaft schedule
• Operations
• Setting and maintaining geological standards to support the achievement of optimum grade
• Report and advise on compilation and submission on ? Geological conditions and observations and interpretation thereof ? Geological Plans
• Review and advise on maximum and optimum exploitation of the ore body and shaft ore reserve performance
• Responsible for maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the geological component of the mineral resources team by: ? Validating and grading geological data ? Designing geological model (structure and grade) ? Providing grade histograms ? Instigating remedial action to observed deviant practices with regard to grade control ? Prepare LOM exploration and sampling programmes – for approval at Operation ? Interpreting and analysing geological information for prediction of future resources ? Assessing and modelling viability of targeted resources ? Validating all data and derived results
• Identify potential and problematic resources and ore reserves
• Stop dangerous or non-standard practices
• Implementation and administration of necessary systems
• Providing reports on adherence to standards and efficiencies
• Providing input to planning (i) LOM, (ii) 5 year, (iii) 1 year, (iv) Monthly
• Provide input in ore flow statement-compilation of the grade equation
• Provide inputs into site specific standards for (i) Sampling, (ii) Mapping, (iii) Logging, (iv) Exploration activities
• Log boreholes (enter into Database) and mapping of exposures underground
• Update geological models (Software) ? Structure ? Geology (all aspects e.g. water, methane, lithological)
• Input data into various database ? Software (boreholes) ? MRM (underground sampling) ? Software (geological structure)
• Develop and implement necessary diamond drill programmes (exploration and cover)
• Calling out specialist geology expertise when required
• Mining Risk Management
• Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise
• Assess Mining risks and incorporate mitigating controls
• Maintain and update the Mining component of the risk register Geology Projects
• Identify Geology improvement opportunities
• Implement Geology improvement projects and initiatives
• Supervise a project team of a Geology project to deliver project objectives
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
• Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate simple project schedules

Additional Requirements

• Advantageous to have MSc Degree in Geology

Job Purpose

• To assess and understand in situ rock mass, grade and structure, and provide geological models for mine design planning, resource modelling, evaluation and survey purposes.