Manager Resource Estimation (Mining / Geology / Platinum / Reserve / Operations / Geostatistics / Underground / Competent Person)

Responsibilities:

• Foster a strong safety culture with authorized systems to ensure all employees and contractors operate in a risk-controlled environment, prioritizing zero harm and fatality elimination.
• Develop and support Mineral Resource estimates, applying geostatistical best practices to maximize value and improve accuracy.
• Coordinate resource estimation outputs for Platinum underground mines and joint ventures, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Conduct pilot studies to test and implement improvements in resource estimation, maintaining high standards for data quality and model accuracy.
• Ensure consistent application of resource estimation best practices across the group, aligning all activities with leading industry standards.
• Mentor resource estimation specialists, contribute to improved Ore Control estimation approaches, assist with R&R report preparation, and act as a Competent Person when required.
• Lead and manage a high-performing, purpose-driven team that fosters inclusivity, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and oversee compliance governance, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Geosciences
• 7–10 years of experience in resource estimation for underground operations.
• Expertise in geostatistics, including Ordinary Kriging, Uniform Conditioning, and conditional simulation.
• Strong knowledge of Bushveld Complex platinum deposits, with a general understanding of bulk materials, base/precious metals, and diamonds.
• Deep understanding of geological controls on mineralization
• Expertise in sampling, assaying, QAQC processes, and geometallurgical characteristics for spatial estimation.
• Familiarity with mining and processing methods such as flotation and pyrometallurgy to optimize resource estimates.
• Strong knowledge of Resource and Reserve reporting standards (SAMREC) and familiarity with JORC and NI 43-101.
• Proficient in GMP software (preferably Datamine), with working knowledge of Python and Leapfrog.
• Skilled in systematic problem-solving, risk identification, and statistical analysis to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to generate and implement innovative resource estimation solutions that optimize value and mitigate risks.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent role
• Corporate based with frequent travel

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Christo van der Ham

Managing Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

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