Senior Resource Geologist at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Purpose

To undertake and collate Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimation and reporting, and participate in due diligence reviews. This role is responsible for geological modelling and estimation of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in compliance with Group standards and chosen international codes such as JORC, NI43-101, and SAMREC codes. You will ensure accuracy in the estimation of orebody grade and resource tonnages using statistical and geostatistical methods.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure safety, health, and wellbeing of employees and equipment in compliance with legal requirements and company policy
• Manage geo-data input and validation
• Conduct QAQC validation
• Model geology, mineralisation, and orebodies
• Perform Mineral Resource estimation
• Draft Competent Person's technical reports
• Participate in Mineral Resource/Reserve/Mine production reconciliation studies and due diligence investigations (internal and external, local and international)
• Promote operational excellence across exploration teams through continuous improvement initiatives and establishment of quality standards, particularly in the adoption and application of industry best practices and cost-effective mineral resource management standards

Qualifications and Education

• B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Geology with statistical and geostatistical training
• M.Sc / M.Eng Degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Professional Geologist designation
• Competent Person (CP) designation in Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation and reporting in multiple mineral commodities (or actively working towards this qualification)

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of geology/mining-related experience
• Minimum 4 years in geological modelling and Mineral Resource estimation of high-value minerals including copper and other base metals, gold, silver, and platinum