Geologist, GIS

Ivanhoe Mines Exploration is looking for a Geologist, GIS

Ivanhoe Mines indirectly owns 64% of the Platreef Project through its subsidiary, Ivanplats, and is directing all mine development work. The South African beneficiaries of the approved broad-based, black economic empowerment structure have a 26% stake in the Platreef Project. The remaining 10% is owned by a Japanese consortium of ITOCHU Corporation; Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation; and Japan Gas Corporation.

The Platreef Project is a tier-one discovery of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold by Ivanhoe Mines geologists on the Northern Limb of South Africas Bushveld Igneous Complex, the worlds premier platinum producing region. Platreefs commercial production is expected in 2024, with Shaft 2 now expected to be commissioned in 2027. The initial scope of the phased development plan is to fast-track Platreef into production, starting with an initial 700, 000-tonne-per-annum (700-ktpa) underground mine using the existing Shaft 1 and a new on-site concentrator. Platreef is distinguished from other Bushveld projects by its remarkable combination of grade, thickness, geometry, scale and potential for significant nickel and copper by-product credits. Platfreef is projected to be Africas lowest-cost producer of platinum-group metals, nickel, copper and gold.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

Ivanhoe Mines Exploration is seeking an early career geoscientist with 2-3 years worth of experience to help manage the company's geo-spatial data

You Will Have The Following

A Honours degree in Geology with at least,

2+ Geology/Earth Science/Geoscience with the following:

• Experience using ESRIs ArcGIS suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog etc.)
• Experience working on relational and spatial databases.
• Experience of capturing, collating and managing spatial data.
• Experience of cataloguing and organizing raster data.
• Knowledge of standard QAQC reporting methods.

Preferably You Will Have

A Post Graduate degree in Geology/GIS

You Will Have Advanced Skills And Knowledge In

• Maintaining GIS Systems and Spatial Databases
• Experience using ESRI's ArcGIS suite
• Experience of capturing, collating and managing spatial data and Raster Data

Technical Skills Should Include

• Numerate
• Computer literate
• ArcGIS software
• Access
• Experience using Model Builder to automate tasks within ArchMap
• Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, Python and VBScript

Personal Competencies should include:

• Problem solving
• Analytical and systematic
• Integrity and objectively
• Risk awareness and management
• Action/Goal orientated
• Interpersonal skills (relationship building)
• Numerical skills
• Communication and presentation
• Flexibility and adaptability- think on feet
• Detail orientation
• Data collation
• Technical reporting
• Physical fit

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:

Manage Geospatial Data

• Supporting the geology team by managing the Geospatial data across various projects
• Create geologically accurate maps and data
• Quality Control
• Training

The Finer Details

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers licence and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.