Morupule Coal Mine,Project Geologist Jobs in Botswana

Job description
MORUPULE
COAL MINE SEEKS TO INVITE SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CITIZEN CANDIDATES
FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:-
PROJECT
GEOLOGIST
Job
Summary:

To acquire, manage and interpret geological data in line with coal exploration
and mine geology best practice.

Key
Activities:
  • Recommends
    and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls
    expenditure within approved parameters.
  • Acquire,
    analyse, manage and interpret geological data generated from underground,
    open pit and resource evaluation projects
  • Creates
    and maintains and manage the coal resource models and dynamic resource
    models for optimal resource exploitation.
  • Implements
    systems to monitor, update and publish resource models for use by
    stakeholders.
  • Carries
    out grade control in order to obtain targeted resource quality.
  • Initiates,
    monitors and controls short-term sectional projects to ensure attainment
    of desired results.
  • Identified,
    coordinates and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and
    corporate governance principles/requirements in area of responsibility.
  • Maintains
    an up-to-date functional database on geological information.
  • Identifies
    and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure achievement of business
    objectives.
  • Identifies
    and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and
    sustain business performance.
  • Assist
    in developing an effective MCM exploration and mine geology strategy.
  • Develop
    processes, standards and procedures for relevant exploration and mine
    geology work in line with best practice guidelines.
  • Responsible
    for the Prospecting License management including all aspects of regulatory
    compliance on license areas, including SHE.
  • Design,
    manage and execute approved exploration projects as per plan and when
    required to take remedial action to achieve project objectives.
  • Manage
    the appointed Competent Person service provider through a SLA and ensure
    regular interaction and service delivery.
  • Conduct
    regular internal reviews on all exploration and mine geology work
    pertinent to the MCM.
  • Adheres
    to all Safety Health and Environmental policies and procedures in area of
    responsibility.
Requirements
Minimum
Education, Training & Experience Requirements:
  • BSc
    (Hons) relevant Geoscience degree plus minimum 8 years post qualification
    experience in an Exploration and Mining environment.
  • Experience
    in coal exploration and mining projects will be an added advantage
  • Membership
    of a professional body will be advantageous
  • Valid
    Light duty Drivers’ license
  • Understanding
    of SHE Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001).
Technical
knowledge:
  • Knowledge
    of work processes involved in coal exploration, evaluation and mining.
  • Planning
    and management of drilling exploration programs.
  • Geological
    and geotechnical core logging and down-hole geophysical log
    interpretation.
  • Core
    handling, core sampling and knowledge of coal quality analyses.
  • Advanced
    knowledge of Grade Control and Resource reconciliation practices in an
    open pit and underground mines
  • Advanced
    knowledge of computer aided resource modelling and estimation techniques.
  • Advanced
    proficiency in using Micromine modelling software.
  • Advanced
    proficiency in using GBIS Data Management software or any other comparable
    software.
  • Good
    report writing skills and advanced knowledge of JORC guidelines for
    reporting of coal resources.
Other
Competencies:
  • Adaptability
    (Flexibility)
  • Commercial
    Acumen
  • Customer
    Orientation
  • Decision-making
    (decisiveness & accountability)
  • Driving
    for results
  • Facilitating
    change & continuous improvement
  • People
    (Team) Leadership
Company profile
MORUPULE
COAL MINE IS A COAL MINING COMPANY IN BOTSWANA SITUATED 14 KILOMETRES WEST OF
PALAPYE ALONG SEROWE/PALAPYE ROAD AND MINES COAL PRIMARILY FOR GENERATION OF
ELECTRICITY IN BOTSWANA.
Benefits
We
offer a competitive salary package.
Closing date and application
instructions
Prospective
candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an
Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.
Candidates
who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified
certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:
Human
Resources Advisor – Services

Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE
Email: Recruitment@mcm.co.bw
Closing
date: 25 November 2016
PLEASE
DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FAX AND NOTE THAT RESPONSES WILL ONLY BE MADE TO
APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.
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