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EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH KHOEMACAU COPPER MINING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
•PROJECT GEOLOGIST
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We arc looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated, talented, innovative, hands on. dynamic team players capable of working both collaboratively and independently with a high level of integrity, strong commitment, and desire to deliver operational excellence through Zero Harm. The positions are based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland. You must still enjoy getting out on site and have the enthusiasm and interest to work in a remote location and in a multicultural work environment.
Only Botswana Citizens May Apply. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters
•Preferably you will be immediately available / available at short notice.
Deadline for Submission: 2 July 2024. Please note that review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
PROJECT GEOLOGISTS – (10 positions)
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
As a project geologist your role is to assess sites and gather geological data for drilling, mining, or excavation operations. You will test the ground to determine Its composition. Identify geological formations, and detect factors such as evidence of seismic activity. Your responsibilities include acquiring and interpreting geological and geotechnical data in accordance with approved plans and standards to support the objectives of the Khoemacau expansion project.
MAJOR DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
•Supervising the drilling contractor for the expansion project diamond drilling program.
•Recording all aspects of the drilling program and reporting on daily progress.
•Monitoring the core drilling operations on site including data capture, entry, and quality assurance/ quaity control of field data in relation to drill locations, depth and angle of drilling.
•Data analysis by monitoring drilling data lithology on a regular basis to guide the drilling plan by correlating information within and between drilling sections
•Supervising portable X ray fluorescence, magnetic susceptibility and density measurements and ensures the instruments used are calibrated to the correct element detection limits for optimal information collection.
•Determining the occurrence of copper sulphide minerals and associated gangue minerals within sampling Intervals, that will be used to guide mineral resource estimation and modeling.
•Marks the cor e for cutting,according tomineralization and sampling protocol and carries out requisite quality control procedures, such as peer validation discussions.
•Supervising the placement of samples into bags, and general preparation for dispatch and signs off all sample dispatch documents after checking for correctness.
•Collecting geological structuraland geotechnical data from oriented diamond core including rock properties and adhering to set standardsand quality control and assurance protocols.
•Collecting of rock quality designation, joint number, roughness, wall alteration, water, and stress reduction factors as per the 0 and Mining Rock Mass Rating (MRMR) systems
•Sampling the geotechnical holes for uniaxial compression tests, brazilian tensile strength tests and triaxial compressive strength tests.
•Conducting point load testing on rock samples for establishment of rock strength index.
•Collation and validation of geotechnical data into the database for RMR and Q value calculations.
•Liaising with external laboratory service providers to ensure sampling results integrity.
•Capturing of Information onto log-sheets and Inputs Into database and ensuring that all project databases, models and documents are securely managed.
•Undertaking a range of technical project work as assigned by the technical specialist such as mineralogy, geometalurgy, portal, box cut. declines design, stope and pillar designs, ground support, raise bore stability analysis of ventilation raises, stress measurement to improve mine designs of the
expansion project.
•Ensuring that the allocated projects are completed within budget and on time as per approved project plan
•Liaises with communities and landowners affected by the exploration ac tivities as and when necessary, in line with company policy/guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
•Minimum B.Sc. in Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
•Registered Professional Geoscientist.
•Certificate in Project Management/Contract Management would be an added advantage.
•Minimum of 6 years relevant exploration/mining experience.
•Experience in sediment hosted base metal is a prerequisite.
•Technical proficiency in geological and geotechnical interpretation.
•Knowledge and understanding of structural geology, sedimentology and ore formation processes.
•Advanced knowledge of drilling techniques.
•Knowledge In use of Industry standard geotechnical/ geology software (eg Dips, Leapfrog. Micromine. Mapinfo. acQuIre database or similar).
•3D geological modelling.
•Q and MRMR systems.
•Microsoft office products.
•Project management.
•Advanced First Aid certificate.
More Information
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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
HOWTO APPLY: Send your CV and motivation only, to; Vice President Human Resources and Communications at: recruitment-kcm® mmg.com NB: Write ONLY the title of the position you are applying for on the subject line. A valid class B driver s license and good driving record is a must for all positions except the Data Clerk position. Due to high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applications who are shortlisted will be contacted To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering Khoemacau Copper Mining as a potential employer.
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