Resource Geologist

Business Unit: Group Admin

Department: Mining

Site: Rosebank

Location - Town / City: Johannesburg

Job Advert Summary

PPC Cement SA (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for a Resource Geologist to provide medium to long-term strategic resource modelling and mine planning support across group quarries and projects. The role is responsible for producing reliable Life-of-Mine (LOM) and phase plans, conducting resource/reserve evaluations and supporting the optimisation and scheduling of raw material deposits.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Geology.
• Minimum 5 years’ general geology and mining experience (exploration and/or mine site).
• Computerised mine planning experience with proficiency in mine planning software (Surpac).
• Exposure to scheduling and optimisation software (advantageous).
• Specialised mining software knowledge and experience (Surpac), plus exposure to GIS and CAD software.
• Proficiency in database tools (MS Excel and Access).
• Knowledge of surface mining and carbonate geology, including prospecting and exploration.
• Strong technical communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resource Management and Modelling: Development and maintenance of geological databases, 3D modelling, geostatistical analysis, and block modelling, including resource and reserve reporting using SURPAC.
• Technical Site Support: Addressing site-specific geological queries, quality-related issues, and broader resource management challenges.
• Sustainable Extraction Practices: Supporting optimal extraction strategies aligned to grade control and stripping ratios to ensure long-term resource viability.
• Resource Optimisation: Identifying alternative raw material sources and potential by-product opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Mine Planning Integration: Contributing to the development and execution of annual mine plans across operations.
• Governance and Compliance: Signing off on resource and reserve statements and supporting the annual audit process, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and independent audit standards (including IRBA compliance).