IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.


Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Honours in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 2 years of underground experience specifically in the Platinum Bushveld Complex - Northern Limb.
• Experience in Long-Hole Mining Method
• Good Understanding of the Platreef orebody and mineralization (Geochemistry).
• Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Deswik, Datamine, and Leapfrog preferred).
• High-level administrative skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Providing support to the mine operations by collecting, interpreting, and reporting on production geology issues, including logging/sampling core, wireframing, modelling, grade/tonnage estimations and reconciliations, in alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Act as liaison between Geology and Mining Engineering.
• Conduct geological and structural mapping at the development ends
• Ensure cover drilling and grade control are executed according to the standard
• Capture of geological, structural mapping, and logging data
• Plot the mapped critical geological features with high potential
• Ensure that data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database promptly
• Proactively participate in geology interpretation, including fault, structure, orebody, and other geological features, and ensure wireframing is completed accurately
• Assist the Senior Geologist in the management of diamond drill programs, coordination of sites, and assistance with contractor management
• Reporting and communication to the mining and the mine geology team on daily functions
• Conduct underground sampling, including face mapping, sample marking, and QAQC of sampling activity and samples
• Core logging and supervising core sampling, including sample tracking, marking, recording, and QAQC.
• Supervising the execution of underground exploration and cover drilling programs
• Supervising the execution of underground grade control drilling
  

Online applications are forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women.

Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.