Job Description

POSITION: GEOLOGIST

JOB GRADING: C UPPER

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL SERVICE

SITE: TARKWA

Role Details:

Gold Fields Ghana is seeking to employ a skilled and qualified Geologist to join the Technical Service Department. This position reports to the Senior Geologist – Technical Service. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing in-pit grade control, selective mining practices, RC logging and sampling, and Mine to Mill reconciliation to ensure optimal extraction of ore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring effective and efficient ore mark-up or ore delineation in operational pits.
• Supervision of selective mining activities to minimize dilution and ore loss.
• In-pit geological mapping for grade control model update in accordance with Goldfields’ geological modelling protocols.
• Ensuring efficient daily tonnage and grade reconciliation between mined, crushed and plant feed.
• Ensuring effective communication and liaison with sectional supervisors for accurate and timeous mined to mill reconciliation data.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Geological Engineering, Mineral Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant working experience in a Mineral or Geological engineering environment.
• Practical knowledge in Paleo-placer style ore deposits
• Valid Ghanaian driving licence
• Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate geological and geotechnical risks and hazards.
• Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Knowledge of applicable standards, methods, and procedures related to the role.

Ability to use initiative, take responsibility, and manage tasks through to completion