Job Description

Resource / Geology Manager, Kolwezi, DRC – M/F

Context:

Gladys Synergies is recruiting on behalf of an international mining company developing a copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The company is establishing a technical team to support the start of mining operations. The Resource / Geology Manager will provide the geological expertise required to guide mining decisions, strengthen resource confidence and ensure effective geological control throughout the operation.

Summary:

• Job Reference: 5W8345YR
• Contract Type: 1-year renewable contract
• Sector: Mining – Copper
• Work Location: Kolwezi, DRC
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: Competitive package
• Benefits: 8/2 rotation, international flights, accommodation and meals provided on site, and in-country transportation

Missions & Responsibilities:

• Manage the geological database, resource model and geological interpretation, ensuring data is reliable, current and suitable for mine planning.
• Lead drilling, sampling, grade control and geological data collection programmes, including contractor supervision and QA/QC.
• Define ore and waste boundaries and provide clear geological guidance to the mining team to optimise ore targeting and minimise dilution and waste movement.
• Reconcile resource models and expected grades and tonnages against mined material, stockpiles and production results, investigating significant variances.
• Provide geological, geotechnical and resource inputs to mine planning, operational decisions and ongoing exploration activities.
• Lead the geology team and ensure high standards of safety, data integrity, reporting and technical documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Economic Geology or equivalent; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of mining and resource geology experience, including at least 4 years in copper and in a senior position.
• Proven copper mining experience is an absolute prerequisite for this role.
• Strong expertise in resource modelling, drilling, grade control, sampling, QA/QC and mine-to-model reconciliation.
• Experience with geological and resource modelling software such as Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine or equivalent, together with familiarity with recognised reporting standards.
• Previous experience in DRC, the Copperbelt or other frontier African mining environments is strongly preferred.
• Fluent English is required; French is an advantage.

Contact Us:

• Recruitment Manager: Achille Talon
• Email: achille@gladys-synergies.com
• Tel. / WhatsApp: +33 1 88 80 39 76 / +243 97 13 600 39