Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. Our global network comprises more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries, with over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. Our strategy is to maintain and build upon our position as a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities worldwide. We employ over 150,000 employees and contractors, who collectively work to deliver our strategy and support our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity and entrepreneurialism. Its these people that we value above all else. They are our greatest asset.

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We are currently accepting applications for the following position located in the Witbank, Mpumalanga area.

Senior Geologist

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the safe and cost effective extraction of the Glencore Coal South Africa’s coal resources and reserves by generating, processing, interpreting and reporting of geological information using Geological Models and relevant software in a format that can be utilised for optimal mine planning and eventual economic extraction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Constructing of Geological Models.
• Designing and coordinating prospecting programs.
• Designing and managing of geological systems.
• Writing of geology reports for Merges & Acquisitions, Competent Persons Report, Mine Works Program and project documents.
• Managing the GeoBank database.
• Assisting in optimising Coal Quality and product simulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bsc Honours Degree in Geology.
• SACNASP registration will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Geology Coal Mining and Exploration Environment of which 2 years should be in a C-Upper Grade Controller role.
• Experience and proficiency in geological modelling (MINEX, Coal Quality Simulation Modelling Software, Global Information Systems, CAD Software Packages) and applying geostatistical principles.
• Proficiency with geological database design and management.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to carefully and objectively analyse and evaluate information to inform decisions and key actions.
• Consciousness for details and the ability to produce consistently high quality and accurate work.
• Ability to maintain high levels of individual and team performance by driving the achievement of goals, targets and financial objectives.
• Ability to take the initiative and invest energy to make things happen.