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”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Honours Degree in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution with At least 8 years’ experience within applicable practical underground mining environment.
• Minimum 6 years’ post graduate geological experience in an underground hard rock environment
• Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Data Mine, Leapfrog and database management software’s preferred).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• High level administrative skills.
• Knowledge of the bushveld complex and Northern Limb advantageous

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Compliance and application of Sect 22 and 23 of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Profound Geological data collection (underground and from ALL drilling programs) ensuring geological data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database timeously
• Ability to capture, analyze and integrate geological data in 3D
• Conduct and capture geological and structural mapping for both development and Stope ends
• Conduct and execute underground drilling layouts for (Cover, grade control and delineation holes)- Be able to run a section’s drilling programme liaising with all stakeholders involved
• Conduct Core logging, sampling and QA/QC
• Daily Grade control and management
• Liaise with all stakeholders during Grade, development and short-term planning meetings

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.

On-line applications to be 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. 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.