Exploration Geologist at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Purpose

Execute exploration projects within the country, with responsibility for the execution of all exploration activities on assigned projects, including the generation of quality data and management of exploration budgets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of employees and equipment to comply with legal requirements and company policy
• Execute exploration projects and ensure standard operating procedures and technical standards are implemented and followed
• Conduct exploration activities including soil sampling, geological mapping and sampling, supervising drilling, drillcore/chip logging and sampling, and basic geological modelling to achieve exploration goals on time and within budget
• Utilise geological software to analyse geological, geochemical, geophysical and drillhole data to develop geological models and create maps to guide exploration
• Generate quality and adequate data according to data management protocols and standards for reporting of mineral resources using the company's chosen international reporting code (JORC)
• Manage timely internal and external exploration and geological reporting mandates
• Mentor, train and develop geological assistants
• Adopt operational excellence across all exploration activities through continuous improvement initiatives and establishment of quality as a way of life

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Geology; M.Sc Degree in Exploration Geology or related geoscience field is advantageous
• At least 4 years of field experience, with a minimum of 2 years executing greenfields exploration activities across a range of mineral commodities
• Good knowledge of mineral exploration techniques and their applications
• Experience in diverse geological environments is advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written