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Zimasco (Pvt) Limited, a major player in Zimbabwe’s Ferrochrome sector, has an exciting and challenging career opportunity within its Shurugwi & South Dyke Mining Division.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill the vacant post of Chief Geologist on a 3 years Fixed-Term employment contract basis, renewable subject to performance. The position will be responsible for supervising all geologists within the division, and will be reporting to the Mining Services Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
•A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution plus at least 5 years’ post qualification experience, 4 years of which should have been at Geologist level or higher in both an open pit and underground hard rock mining environment, and covering both exploration and production geology work.
•Proficiency in the use of relevant geological modelling software. Practical mastery of Maptek geological software suite is an added advantage.
•Good report writing and communication skills.
•A sound knowledge of mineral resource and ore reserves estimation, particularly the SAMREC and JORC codes.
•A good knowledge of relevant mining legislation and regulations, methods including but not limited to, geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological mapping, core logging, exploration and production drilling, as well as the associated analysis and modelling of exploration results/data.
•Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.
•Working knowledge of safety management systems, with exposure to the NOSA SHE System being an added advantage.
•Good working knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP will be an added advantage.
•Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
•Supervise geologists and ensure that set deliverables for the geology function are achieved.
•Ensure all geological work is well run as all production geology work.
•Mineral resource accounting and reconciliation.
•Plan and execute cost effective and efficient exploration programs.
•Supervise 3-D ore body modelling and mineral resource estimation using relevant geological modelling software tailored to the needs of the mining function.
•Provide Geo-technical services to the mining function.
•Drive SHE Management within the Geology section.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications from persons meeting the above stated requirements together with a detailed Curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to be submitted to: The Manpower Services Manager Re: “CHIEF GEOLOGIST” Zimasco (Private) Limited P.O. Box 124 SHURUGWI OR Email to: [email protected] CLOSING DATE: 23rd May 2025 NB: Only applications from short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
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