Purpose of the Job:
The Mineral Resources Department at Damang Mine is seeking to employ an experienced Unit Manager Resource Geologist who will apply acquired knowledge and experience to the creation of Grade Control and Resource models and reports.

The incumbent will oversee the work of modeling Geologists, and deliver high quality geological models few input into the Planning process as well as be responsible for the management of the resource and grade control modelling and all other related functions in the Mineral Resources Department.

Key Responsibilities

•   Management of the Resource and Grade Control Modelling function at Damang Gold Mine
•   Liaison with mining and processing departments to achieve the fully integrated, timely and cost effective transmittal of data required for uninterrupted mining and processing operations
•   The professional and cost effective management of departmental activities and resources to the completion of regular duties, tasks and special projects
•   Exploration within the mine concession
•   QA/QC and budgets
•   Resource estimation and reconciliation
•   The development of geological staff

Qualification Required & Experience

Key Requirements

•   A BS (Hons) from a nationally registered university in the field of Geological Engineering of Geology Extensive practical experience in resource modelling and geostatistical evaluation
•   Practical experience in open pit gold mining
•   A proven track record and demonstrated technical and managerial abilities for:
•   The use of 3D software in resource modeling (preferably Surpac and Datamine)
•   Structural geology and sedimentology as related to sediment hosted gold deposits
•   Design, cost estimation and scheduling for all aspects of a large scale drilling programs
•   Recognition as a competent person (in terms of resources modelling software
•   Medical fitness for the position and environment
•   It would be advantageous If applicants have
1)   Experience in hydro-thermal style ore deposits
2)   Experience in Brown fields exploration programs
3)   Experience in the use of Pit Optimization packages (Whittle)
4)   Experience in Ghanaian, African or international work outside their home country

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit detailed curriculum vitae to:

Email:  Damang.Adverts@Goldfields.com.gh

Closing Date: 20 December, 2013

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NOTE
Applicants who receive no response to (heir applications within 14 days may consider their application for the position to be unsuccessful.