Superintendent Geology
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing group with a diverse global portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also a prominent global recycler of metals and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations. This Superintendent Geology role is critical for assessing and understanding in situ rock mass, grade, and structure to provide essential geological models for mine design planning, resource modelling, evaluation, and survey purposes. **What you will do** * Manage Geology Section teams, systems, and processes, including analysing and interpreting geological data, providing problem-solving support, and planning/managing mining resources. * Set and maintain geological standards to support optimum grade achievement and provide reports on geological conditions and observations. * Review and advise on the maximum and optimum exploitation of the ore body and shaft ore reserve performance. * Be responsible for maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the geological component of the mineral resources team by validating and grading data, designing geological models (structure and grade), providing grade histograms, and instigating remedial actions for deviant grade control practices. * Prepare and obtain approval for Life of Mine (LOM) exploration and sampling programmes. * Interpret and analyse geological information for predicting future resources, assessing/modelling viability of targeted resources, and validating data and results. * Identify potential and problematic resources and ore reserves, and stop dangerous or non-standard practices. * Implement and administer necessary systems, providing reports on adherence to standards and efficiencies. * Provide input into various planning cycles (LOM, 5-year, 1-year, Monthly) and the ore flow statement. * Provide inputs into site-specific standards for sampling, mapping, logging, and exploration activities. * Log boreholes, map underground exposures, update geological models using software, and input data into various databases. * Develop and implement necessary diamond drill programmes (exploration and cover), and call out specialist geology expertise when required. * Contribute to the management of risk within own field of expertise, assess mining risks, incorporate mitigating controls, and maintain the Mining component of the risk register. * Identify Geology improvement opportunities, implement projects and initiatives, supervise project teams, and contribute to managing project risk. * Develop, monitor, evaluate, and communicate simple project schedules to facilitate effective project execution. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** NQF 8 - BSc (Hons) in Geology. * **Experience:** At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area. * **Professional Affiliation:** Affiliation to relevant professional bodies (e.g., SACNASP, GSSA). * **Medical Fitness:** Medically fit to work in the specific business area. * **Security:** Clear security screening record. * **Licence:** Valid driver’s license (if applicable). * **Advantageous Qualifications:** NQF 9: Masters degree coursework and research in Mining, or an MSc Degree in Geology. * **Job Type:** Full Time. * **Location:** South Africa. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an NQF 8 BSc (Hons) in Geology, ideally supplemented by an NQF 9 Masters degree or MSc in Geology. They must possess a minimum of 5 years' related experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or specialist capacity. Applicants should be affiliated with relevant professional geological bodies (e.g., SACNASP, GSSA), be medically fit for the specific business area, have a clear security screening record, and hold a valid driver's license if applicable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in geological data management, modelling, standard setting, resource optimisation, risk management, and project execution within a mining environment. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/superintendent-geology-sibanye-stillwater-1 Source: myjobmag
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