·      Lead, manage and develop the geological mapping and modelling processes across multiple disciplines.

·      Develop and implement strategies for flitch mapping and development of flitch plans.

·      Development of geological modelling programs and protocols.

·      Provide governance for sampling and laboratory activities.

·      Participate in daily, weekly, monthly and annual reconciliations and recommend remedial actions.

·      Develop Resource and Reserve modifying factors with geologists and mine planners.

·      Characterise the 3D geology block model with appropriate geological domains, parameters and characteristics for use in planning.

·      Develop mapping programs, collect and manage data, model geological and structural features and parameters and update the geometallurgical models and databases.

·      Appropriately analyse, evaluate and report all significant reconciliation issues.

·      Provide input relating to geological modelling and mapping into short, medium- and long-term planning.

·      Ensure all works carried out comply with safety, quality and design requirements.

·      Liaise regularly with mine planning, geology and mine production personnel.

·      Carry out audits, reviews and quality assurance programs.

·      Appropriately plan operational and capital budget requirements for works and equipment related to geological modelling and mapping.

·      Check compliance to procedures and safe work practices in the field through the Planned Task Observation (PTO), and Task Observation Process for Supervisor (TOPS) systems.

·      Experience in large multi pit operations utilising large scale mining equipment i.e. drill rigs and blasting experience essential.

·      Able to clearly demonstrate the aptitude to drive a light vehicle and hold a current Malian drivers’ licence or be able to obtain one.

·      Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.

·      Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and show a commitment to understand local culture and impart your mining operations and technical knowledge to the local Malian mine operations personnel.

·      Competent in incident/accident investigation

·      Commitment to training of Malian national citizens

·      MSc in Geology/Economic Geology (preferred).

·      Significant experience (minimum 10 years with at least 5 years on an open pit mine).

·      Experience in large multi pit operations utilising large scale mining equipment i.e. drill rigs and blasting experience essential.

·      Demonstrated experience in Geological and Structural modelling, principles and processes.

·      Able to clearly demonstrate the aptitude to drive a light vehicle and hold a current Malian drivers’ licence or be able to obtain one.

·      Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.

·      Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and show a commitment to understand local culture and impart your mining operations and technical knowledge to the local Malian mine operations personnel.

·      Competent in incident/accident investigation.

·      Commitment to training of Malian national citizens.

·      Computer Skills:

·      Good computer skills with the ability to use geological structural modelling software (Datamine preferred) integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

·      Ability to communicate effectively across all levels

·      Confident communicator with senior management, legal entities and external stakeholders

·      Strong report writing and presentation skills.