Swakop Uranium is recruiting a Geologist: Evaluation, to be based in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Description
- To carry out the work necessary for exploration and resource mapping, geophysical and geochemical surveys, sampling and drilling programs
Duties
- Locate and delineate deposits and prospects using geoscientific and geophysical techniques and datasets to predict the nature, distribution and grade in known and unknown areas
- Utilise geological software packages to process data to generate and refine exploration targets, geology models and resource estimates
- Execute exploration drilling and mapping projects
- Survey and map geologically promising sites
- Execute geophysical survey projects
- Conduct QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) of inputs and data from a variety of sources
- Map, record, and compile geological data to provide details of ore location, structure, and distribution in deposits and prospects
- Provide weekly and monthly progress reports, including environmental reports and other documentation on required frequencies
- Participate in and provide input into the evaluation and resource management strategies
Requisites
- Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects
- BSc. Honours Degree in Geology or similar qualification in Geology
- 3 years’ experience as a Resource/Exploration Geologist in a uranium exploration environment
- Execution of resource and exploration drilling programs
- Logging drill core and RC chips and producing quality drill hole logs
- Field mapping and surveys
- Compilation of geological maps, sections and reports
- Data management systems
- Collate and interpret data from various sources into maps and sections
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License
- 4x4 driving know how an added advantage
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted