Exploration Geologist

IVANHOE MINES Exploration is a company operating in the Congolese mining sector, with offices in Kolwezi (Province of Haut-Katanga) and the City-Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereinafter the “DRC”). IME is inviting qualified candidates, both male and female, who are interested in this position. The place of work will be located in Kolwezi.

Play your part in our team succeeding…

To collect, process and interpret geological data relevant to the mineral assets of the company.  To participate in managing drilling rigs/drilling contractors and upskill junior staff and assistants.

Disclaimer – this role is not open to any third-party providers and any application received from a third-party will be considered as a direct application.  

You will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Mining Geology/Exploration Geology
  
• 5 years’ experience in exploration geology.
• Experience in Copper exploration /mining environment.
• Fluency in French and English preferred.
• Conversant in database use and collecting data in uniform formats.
• Data analysis and statistical skills.
• Advanced computer and reporting skills. Employee shall be proficient in the following applications; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to identify fundamental rock forming and economic minerals.
• Advanced rock identification and mapping skills and ability to produce a geological map.
• Employee must be proficient in the use of hand-held GPS systems.
• Drilling program management of both RC and diamond. Lining up a rig, checking sites for compliance and correct layout checking access for suitability. 
• Work in remote locations with fly camp accommodation.
• Employee shall be required to become proficient in the following within the first year of employment:
• ArcGIS-Pro, Leapfrog, other application as specified.
• Ability to understand Western Foreland specific mineralisation controls and use that information to develop targets.

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:

• Geological logging
• Drill rig management
• Geological interpretation
• Driving license (essential)

Technical Skills should include:

• Numerate
• Computer literate
• GIS software

Personal Competencies should include:

• Problem solving
• Analytical and systematic
• Integrity and objectivity
• Risk awareness and management
• Action/Goal orientated
• Physically fit 

You will be responsible for:

Process: Support diamond core drilling at exploration and mine permits

Support and help managed diamond drilling activities 
Collect and make use of data
Support regional exploration program 
The finer details:

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. 

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.