Geologist - Exploration at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

Role Summary

• To assist in planning and implementation of surface exploration on regional licenses, including project logistics, providing relevant process expertise and oversight responsibilities of the exploration activities.

Role Accountabilities

• Assist in planning and implementation of surface exploration on regional licenses, including project logistics, providing relevant process expertise and oversight.
• Perform scouting of exploration activities on the lease.
• Collect and evaluate regional geological, geochemical, and geophysical data and information.
• Assist in analytical compilation and assessment of regional exploration data and results
• Maintain high quality data collection, management, and storage.
• Assist in the interpretation of geophysical and geochemical data and its resulting target generating exercise.
• Geological mapping and sampling of anomalies develop and rank Au targets for follow-up testing, drilling supervision and logging.
• Monthly Reporting on Exploration progress and interpretation of results and data for regional targets
• Collate all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly exploration costs against budget, produce technical reports on regional exploration activities over these periods and prepare regional exploration monthly accruals.
• Ensure all geological duties on regional exploration assets and / or projects are carried out in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide training and supervision to Field Technicians
   

Person’s Specification
Qualification

• BSc in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Geosciences or Earth Science from a recognize institution.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience in a similar role within mining/exploration industry with drill rig operation and sampling

Technical Competencies

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
• Experience in mapping, sedimentological core logging, exploration RC & DD drilling and sampling.
• Computer literate and the ability to use mining and exploration softwares to analyze numerical and graphical data
• GIS application in mineral exploration and knowledgeable in both sedimentary and hydrothermal deposits
• Ability to work systematically and not under pressure with quality of work as a priority
• Able to identify risk, analyze and solve problems and good communication skills
• Be able to embrace new techniques and technologies, and be interested in keeping up to date on industry requirements and advancements
• Have a good work ethic and be goal oriented
• Possess valid Ghanaian Driving License and ability to drive Light Vehicle