Zimasco (Pvt) Limited, a major player in Zimbabwe’s Ferrochrome sector, has an exciting and challenging career opportunity within its Shurugwi & South Dyke Mining Division

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill the following vacant post of Geologist on a 5 year Fixed-Term employment contract basis, renewable subject to performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Geology or equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution plus at least 4 years post qualification experience, 2 years of which should have been at Geologist level or higher in both an open pit and underground hard rock mining environment and covering both production and exploration geology.
• Extensive geological orebody modeling and estimation software experience is a critical requirement. Practical mastery of Maptek geological software is a distinct advantage.
• Practical experience in rock mechanics and associated geo-technical work.
• Experience in production ore releases and quality control.
• Sound knowledge of mineral resource management systems, specifically the SAMREC or JORC Codes.

• Practical knowledge and understanding of various exploration methods including but not limited to geophysical exploration methods, diamond drilling and reverse circulation drilling, as well as the associated analysis and modelling of exploration results/data.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of safety management systems applicable to large scale mining operations/companies, preferably the NOSA and/or ISO Systems.
• Good working knowledge and experience of an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Execute mineral exploration as well as production geology work.
• Mineral resource accounting and reconciliations.
• Execute cost effective and efficient exploration programs.
• Operation and Capex budget preparation and costs management.
• Generate 3-D ore body models, plans and section using relevant geological modelling software to facilitate effective mine design and planning.
• Provide Geo-technical services to the mining function.
• SHE Management within the Geology section.

Applications from persons meeting the above stated requirements together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and proof of qualifications to be submitted to:

The Human Resources & SHE Manager

Re: ‘GEOLOGIST’

Zimasco (Private) Limited

P.O. Box 124

SHURUGWI

OR Email to: recruitment@zimasco.co.zw

NB: Only applications from short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.