Gladys Synergies
Resources / Geology Manager (M/F) - Mining - Kolwezi, DRC
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kolwezi, Republic of the Congo
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Economic Geology or equivalent; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of mining and resource geology experience, including at least 4 years in copper and in a senior position.
- Proven copper mining experience is an absolute prerequisite for this role.
- Strong expertise in resource modelling, drilling, grade control, sampling, QA/QC and mine-to-model reconciliation.
- Experience with geological and resource modelling software such as Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine or equivalent, together with familiarity with recognised reporting standards.
- Previous experience in DRC, the Copperbelt or other frontier African mining environments is strongly preferred.
- Fluent English is required; French is an advantage.
Full description
Resource / Geology Manager, Kolwezi, DRC – M/F
Context:
Gladys Synergies is recruiting on behalf of an international mining company developing a copper mining project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The company is establishing a technical team to support the start of mining operations. The Resource / Geology Manager will provide the geological expertise required to guide mining decisions, strengthen resource confidence and ensure effective geological control throughout the operation.
Summary:
- Job Reference: 5W8345YR
- Contract Type: 1-year renewable contract
- Sector: Mining – Copper
- Work Location: Kolwezi, DRC
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: Competitive package
- Benefits: 8/2 rotation, international flights, accommodation and meals provided on site, and in-country transportation
Missions & Responsibilities:
- Manage the geological database, resource model and geological interpretation, ensuring data is reliable, current and suitable for mine planning.
- Lead drilling, sampling, grade control and geological data collection programmes, including contractor supervision and QA/QC.
- Define ore and waste boundaries and provide clear geological guidance to the mining team to optimise ore targeting and minimise dilution and waste movement.
- Reconcile resource models and expected grades and tonnages against mined material, stockpiles and production results, investigating significant variances.
- Provide geological, geotechnical and resource inputs to mine planning, operational decisions and ongoing exploration activities.
- Lead the geology team and ensure high standards of safety, data integrity, reporting and technical documentation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Economic Geology or equivalent; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
- Minimum 8 years of mining and resource geology experience, including at least 4 years in copper and in a senior position.
- Proven copper mining experience is an absolute prerequisite for this role.
- Strong expertise in resource modelling, drilling, grade control, sampling, QA/QC and mine-to-model reconciliation.
- Experience with geological and resource modelling software such as Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine or equivalent, together with familiarity with recognised reporting standards.