Senior Geologist - Evaluation by AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

• Establish the necessary Evaluation processes and practices for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including requirements for Operational Readiness
• Provide unequivocal geological evaluation data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time. Participate in integrated model updates
• Develop the annual Evaluation cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and Life of Mine business plans
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder relationships to socialize initiatives and enhancements
• Report on the development and progress of initiatives and enhancements of the Geology Evaluation function, to include outputs and befits obtained
• Describe the specific problems and constraints to be managed within the Geology Evaluation function
• Present solutions to specific problems with defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance in processes and procedures
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology department and with own team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, GTBU, etc) and external stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements
• Participate in the preparation of Mineral Resource Reporting or international equivalents
• Participate in mined to mill reconciliation reporting

• BSc or BSc (Honours) in Geology

• 8 years general geology and Mineral Resource estimation experience
• A good knowledge of geostatistics
• Exposure to exploration and mine geology, mining operations, particularly underground
• The incumbent should be familiar with the practice of estimation within deposits of a 'nuggety' nature
• A good working knowledge of Resource estimation software packages, advanced Datamine skills and Seequent Leapfrog
• A good working knowledge of databases, laboratories and assay QAQC.
• Registered with approved professional bodies such as AuSIMM or equivalent
• Previous supervisory experience.

• Applied Geological Methods

• Drilling (BU)
• Sampling (BA)
• Logging (BU)
• Mapping (BU)
• Coreyard (BU)
• Assaying (BA)
• Database (BA)
• Equipment (BA)
• Basic application of the following Geological Theory is required:Mine Geology Methods

• Plan (BA)
• Mining and Plant (BU)
• Ore loss and dilution (BA)
• Grade Control (BA)
• Ore Accounting (BU)
• Geotechnical and Geohydrological (BU)
• Exploration Methods

• Basic Understanding of the following is required:
• Exploration Methods
• Estimation Methods
• Operational Management
• Business Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Project Management

• Fostering a team environment - inspiring and motivating others, promoting collaboration and team work, developing others, communicating prolifically
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one's personal development;
• Building effective working relationships - the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability - displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Creating organizational transformation - displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organizational objectives;
• Maximizing performance results - solving problems and analyzing issues, driving for results,
• Displaying technical and professional expertise, innovating, taking initiative, championing change, establishing stretch goals

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