Limpopo: Geologist Production (Ref: IVP-MTS-2025-02) posted by Ivanhoe Mines

March 30, 2026 Jobs in Limpopo

Ivanhoe Mines

South Africa

Engineering

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Geologist Production to join our team at Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this mine of the future.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support to the mine operations by collecting, interpreting, and reporting on production geology issues
Logging/sampling core, wireframing, modelling, grade/tonnage estimations and reconciliations in alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives
Act as liaison between Geology and Mining Engineering
Conduct geological and structural mapping at the development ends
Ensure cover drilling and grade control are executed according to the standard
Capture of geological, structural mapping, and logging data
Plotting the mapped critical geological features with high potential
Ensuring data is collected accurately and that the data is entered into the database promptly
Proactively participating in geology interpretation, including fault, structure, orebody, and other geological features
Assisting the Senior Geologist in the management of diamond drill programs, coordination of sites, and assistance with contractor management
Reporting and communication to the mining and the mine geology team on daily functions
Conducting underground sampling, including face mapping, sample marking, and QAQC of sampling activity and samples
Core logging and supervising core sampling, including sample tracking, marking, recording, and QAQC
Supervising the execution of underground exploration and cover drilling programs
Supervising the execution of underground grade control drilling

Requirements

Honours in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution
Proficient in the use of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Minimum 2 years of underground experience specifically in the Platinum Bushveld Complex – Northern Limb
Experience in Long-Hole Mining Method
Good Understanding of the Platreef orebody and mineralization (Geochemistry)
Proficient in the use of mine software packages (Deswik, Datamine, and Leapfrog preferred)
High-level administrative skills

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Qualifications

Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.

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