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Mining Industry Geologist / Geophysicist / Consultant

Cape Town, WC, za💼 Full-time🗓 2018-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide industry technical expertise, training, and support for energy and non-energy resource development, focusing on policy, regulatory reform, environmental impacts, and financial management for national development.

Role type

Senior IC Mining Industry Geologist / Geophysicist / Consultant

Builds

Technical reports for the investment community, exploration plans, drilling and development plans, and data packages for tenders.

Domain

Mining, Extractives, Renewable Energy, Natural Resource Markets

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural geology, remote sensing data interpretation, 3D modeling and visualization, resource and reserve estimation, geophysical sciences, environmental investigation techniques, well log analysis, seismic interpretation, stratigraphy, subsurface mapping, geological modeling, geochemistry, financial modeling, budgeting, government financial management, project planning, stakeholder training, contract administration, safety monitoring, environmental compliance liaison, cross-disciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with unconventional environments, horizontal drilling operations, multi-functional team leadership, high workload management

Technologies

Gocad, Geomodeller, Leapfrog, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Define controls on ore distribution, geotechnical domains, and hydrogeological pathways; estimate mineral resources for mining and exploration projects; compile technical reports for the investment community; advise on economic assessments and project evaluations; lead prospect evaluations and perform development geology; create data gathering plans and development plans; integrate geologic, geophysical, and production data to map potential field extensions; analyze and monitor logging, coring, and drill cut samples; establish and administer drilling and service contracts; coordinate engineering design and planning of wells; liaise with specialist contractors and suppliers; monitor safety and ensure adherence to environmental protection standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with 10+ years management experience

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