Mine/Pit Geologist

Recruiter

Beyond Talent

Job Ref

PG-BTA03

Date posted

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location

port shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary

Salary Negotiable

SUMMARY

This is a senior operational role with supervisory responsibility for a team of geologists and geological technicians. The incumbent will play a critical role in maximizing ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and supporting safe, efficient mining operations

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities

GEOLOGICAL PRODUCTION & GRADE CONTROL

• Manage daily grade control activities for the open-pit mining operation.
• Ensure accurate ore delineation and identification of mineralized zones.
• Supervise ore spotting and ore/waste boundary control during mining operations.
• Ensure optimal ore recovery while minimizing dilution and ore loss.
• Conduct geological mapping, sampling, logging, and interpretation.
• Validate and maintain grade control databases and geological models.
• Review blast hole data and update short-term geological interpretations.

RECONCILIATION & REPORTING

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly ore reconciliation.
• Investigate grade variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Compile geological production reports and operational summaries.
• Support resource model validation and continuous improvement initiatives.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of geologists and geological technicians.

OPERATIONAL & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Work closely with Mine Planning, Survey, Processing, and Mining teams.
• Participate in short-term planning and production meetings.
• Support drilling programmes and sampling campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC protocols and geological standards.
• Assist with resource development and exploration activities where required.

Inherent Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / BSc Honours in Geology or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ geological experience within open-cast mining operations.
• Proven track record in hard rock opencast mining, and ore control practices
• Strong background in production geology and grade control and QA/QC processes and reconciliation.
• Professional registration with a recognized geological body will be advantageous.
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