Implats

Geologist - C5

Implats  •  Burgersfort, ZA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 18 May 2026

CLOSING DATE: 27 May 2026

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To identify, quantify, evaluate, manage and optimize the mineral resource for Implats as a major platinum producer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • BSc Honours degree or equivalent in Geology is essential
  • Registration as a Professional Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific
  • Professions (SACNASP) and a member of the Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA) is essential
  • Minimum of 1 – 3 Years Underground mining geology experience in the Bushveld Complex is essential
  • Valid medical certificate or be medical fit to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

  • Must have a high level of computer literacy
  • Must be skilled to operate specialized geological software programmes (Sable, Cadsmine, MicroStation, MRM, etc) and Datamine 3D Modelling software (Studio Mapper and Studio RM)
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must have Geological report writing skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Scientifically identify and forecast ore body/mineral resources and formations per geological area
  • Ensure effective/value-adding geological modelling is maintained, inclusive of forecast updates
  • Provide professional advice and integrated communication to production and other mining disciplines for present and future mining
  • Facilitate integrated participation in the planning and geological exploration of new mining areas
  • Constantly monitor geological conditions to ensure efficient, economical and progressive mining
  • Guide and manage the geological function of an operating unit, inclusive of managing Grade Control Observers/contractors effectively
  • Compile standardized geological reports for management information purposes
  • Effectively manage core drilling operations
  1. APPLICATIONS (CV, COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID IN ONE DOCUMENT) YOUR MANAGER / SUPERVISOR MUST BE AWARE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
  2. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS - MARULA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
  3. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
  4. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY’S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
  5. MARULA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
Implats

About Implats

Impala Platinum Holding Limited (Implats) is a leading producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). Implats has seven mining operations and the toll-refining business, Impala Refining Services. Our mines are located on three of the most significant PGM deposits in the world: the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, the Canadian Shield in North America and the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. Implats’ mining operations include Impala Rustenburg, Impala Bafokeng, Zimplats, Marula, Impala Canada’s Lac des Iles, Mimosa and Two Rivers. The Group’s head office is located in Johannesburg.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
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