Senior Geologist - Evaluation at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

About The Job
Role Purpose And Context:

• The purpose of the Senior Geologist – Evaluation role is to generate reliable Resource models for business planning purposes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish the necessary Evaluation processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including requirements for Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal geological evaluation data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time. Participate in integrated model updates
• Develop the annual Evaluation cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and Life of Mine business plans
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socialize initiatives and enhancements
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the Geology Evaluation function, to include outputs and befits obtained
• Describe the specific problems and constraints to be managed within the Geology Evaluation function
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance in processes and procedures
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology department and with own team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, GTBU, etc) and external stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements
• Participate in the preparation of Mineral Resource Reporting or international equivalents
• Participate in mined to mill reconciliation reporting

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification:

• BSc or BSc (Honours) in Geology

Experience :

• 8 years general geology and Mineral Resource estimation experience
• A good knowledge of geostatistics
• Exposure to exploration and mine geology, mining operations, particularly underground
• The incumbent should be familiar with the practice of estimation within deposits of a ‘nuggety’ nature
• A good working knowledge of Resource estimation software packages, advanced Datamine skills and Seequent Leapfrog
• A good working knowledge of databases, laboratories and assay QAQC.
• Registered with approved professional bodies such as AuSIMM or equivalent
• Previous supervisory experience.

Technical Competencies

• Applied Geological Methods:
  • Drilling (BU)
  • Sampling (BA)
  • Logging (BU)
  • Mapping (BU)
  • Coreyard (BU)
  • Assaying (BA)
  • Database (BA)
  • Equipment (BA)

Basic application of the following Geological Theory is required:

• Mine Geology Methods:
  • Plan (BA)
  • Mining and Plant (BU)
  • Ore loss and dilution (BA)
  • Grade Control (BA)
  • Ore Accounting (BU)
  • Geotechnical and Geohydrological (BU)

Exploration Methods:

• Basic Understanding of the following is required:
  • Exploration Methods
  • Estimation Methods
  • Operational Management
  • Business Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Project Management

Other Competencies:

• Fostering a team environment – inspiring and motivating others, promoting collaboration and team work, developing others, communicating prolifically
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one’s personal development;
• Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Creating organizational transformation - displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organizational objectives;
• Maximizing performance results – solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results,
• Displaying technical and professional expertise, innovating, taking initiative, championing change, establishing stretch goals

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV. 
Female applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.