With one of the most successful exploration records in the Central African Copper Belt, Ivanhoe Mines has established the Western Forelands as a new and highly prospective copper district for Tier 1 discoveries. We are now inviting applications from senior exploration professionals to take a leading role in advancing the Makoko discovery and surrounding targets—combining strategic oversight, hands‑on technical leadership, and participate in the management of large, diverse multi‑disciplinary exploration teams. This role offers the opportunity to guide advanced exploration in one of the most prospective sedimentary copper belts in the world, supported by strong budgets, experienced teams, and a proven exploration philosophy.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology/Mining Geology/ Exploration Geology
• Post Graduate degree in Geology- Masters as a minimum 
• Driver's License
• 3 years experience in exploration geology 
• Exposure to the Copper belt geology 
• Fluency in English 
• Data analysis and statistical skills
• Advanced computer and technical writing skills. Employee shall be proficient in the following applications; MS Word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint
• Have working knowledge of ArcGIS, Leapfrog and ioGAS
• Employee shall be required to become proficient in the following applications within the first year of employment: use of hand-held GPS systems. 

• Technical report writing
• Technical presentation skills
• Geology data collection and interpretation 
• Quality Assurance 

Technical Skills should include:

• Computer literate 
• GIS software
• Numerate

• To collect, record, and interpret geologic data to further understand the ore deposit genesis
• To identify analytical techniques required to answer key questions about ore deposit genesis (isotope analysis, mineral chemistry, hyperspectral data, etc) 
• to engage with contractors (drillers, geophysicists, engineering) to accomplish exploration goals and maintain QA/QC
  
• To supervise geo technicians and core technicians
• To engage with the full geology team to integrate all knowledge into geological ore models
• Accurately input sampling data into database for mapping

The finer details:

Rotation for the role is a 6:3 (6 weeks on site, 3 weeks off) 

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 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.