Specialist Geomet Modelling (Rock Characterization / Geoscience / Sampling / Geometallurgy / Mining) – Southern Africa

Job Reference: DSS02 - AN
Southern Africa
Posted 5 months ago

Reference: DSS02 – AN


Job Description:


Our client is looking for a Geomet Modelling Specialist. This critical role is focused on advancing geometallurgical understanding to optimize asset design and maximize operational value. Additionally, the position plays a key role in identifying opportunities to go beyond simply meeting targets, driving breakthrough performance and long-term improvements.


Responsibilities:  


  • Ensure consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all interactions, prioritizing personal and team safety to achieve zero harm and prevent fatalities.
  • Geometallurgy integrates spatially modeled rock attributes into value-based decision-making across the mining value chain and throughout the asset’s lifecycle.
  • Rock Characterization: Develop, implement, and manage tailored workflows to deliver accurate, timely data for value-driven decisions in mine and project planning.
  • Fit-for-Purpose Sampling: Execute necessary drilling and sampling plans.
  • Fit-for-Purpose Data Acquisition: Optimize workflows from drill hole to laboratory, ensuring all critical rock attributes are captured with timely data turnaround for operational decisions.
  • Value Calculations: Lead the development and maintenance of scripts that use rock characteristics to calculate cost and revenue data for operational planning.
  • Ore Feed Strategy: Support the development of an ore feed strategy to optimize orebody utilization throughout the asset’s lifecycle.
  • Process Variability Reduction: Assist in designing a blending and stockpiling methodology to stabilize plant feed and manage process variability.
  • Modeling & Estimation: Deliver timely geometallurgical/geological models to support operational planning.
  • Plan and execute geometallurgical activities to ensure geological data-driven, value-based decision-making across all mining phases, from resource development to tactical execution.
  • Foster a high-performance, purpose-driven culture aligned with company values, promoting inclusivity, diversity, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory, legislative, and permitting requirements.


Requirements: Qualification and Skill


  • Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences
  • Post Graduate studies in Geometallurgy or related field (advantageous)


Benefits and Contractual information:


  • Permanent Position
  • Competitive salary


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Duncan Spitzer


Recruitment Consultant


CA Mining                                       


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