JOB ADVERT: MINE GEOLOGIST
Matongo Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Mine Geologist to join and grow our underground geology team. You will oversee all underground mine geology activities, driving technical excellence to ensure that geological information is not only accurately collected but translated into meaningful insights that support orebody optimization and extraction.
This position is responsible for providing high-level geological expertise to support mine planning, resource development, and grade control, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in resource estimation. The work will directly impact the mine's economic viability and long-term planning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and manage grade control programs to optimize ore recovery and minimize dilution. • Deliver effective technical evaluations for optimal ore extraction and waste segregation. • Drive ongoing development of mine geological models and interpretations to enable efficient recovery of the orebody. • Prepare and deliver accurate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly geological reports. • Develop and maintain geological models for the orebody, incorporating geological data from drilling programs, field mapping, and geological observations. • Implement and maintain procedures for effective grade control, mine geology operations and mine-to-mill reconciliation, while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company standards. • Plan, propose, recommend and follow up on budgets (monthly, yearly and life of mine) for the geology department. • Work closely with the mining team and provide recommendations for mine planning designs to incorporate geological insights into mining strategies. • Drive underground mapping activities to interpret key host lithologies, major structures and controls of mineralization to maximize ore extraction and increase geological understanding of the deposit. • Manage and ensure drilling productivity meets budget forecasts in a safe and sustainable manner. • Update Life of Mine grade control drilling plans and schedules. Provide inputs for drill programs, near-mine exploration, and feasibility studies. • Communicate geological interpretations with the on-site resource modelling team for the generation of accurate geological and grade block models.
REPORTING TO: Mine General Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or any related field required. • Membership of a reputable professional board would be an added advantage. • 6 to 7 years' experience in mine geology in underground gold mining. • Technical knowledge in mineral resource estimation and reconciliation methodologies. • Strong background in resource modelling, grade control, and geological mapping. • Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving and analytical skills. • Knowledge of sampling, assay and QA/QC standards and methodology. • Proficiency in data management to monitor and ensure the accuracy of geological data. • Demonstrated people leadership and management skills in a similar role. • Demonstrated experience as a safety leader within a geology department and mine-wide. • Experience in geological modelling software. • Advanced understanding of geology, structure and mechanisms of mineralization in gold deposits. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
MODE OF APPLICATION
This is a full-time job. All applications, including a cover letter, all relevant certificates, and an updated CV with three referees, should be submitted via email to:
Email: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: Applications should reach the undersigned no later than November 05, 2026.