Geologist at National Mining Corporation (NMC)

Job Description    

• The purpose of the job is to undertake long term planning, preparation, verification and implementation of the Division’s mandates that includes: detailed geochemical exploration, trenching and rock chip sampling to define anomalies for target mineral(s); Policy Interpretation for Mineral Resource Development; Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field exploration for rocks and mineral deposits of economic value;
• Identify drilling sites;
• Supervise implementation of plans for drilling operations including: Core logging and core sampling;
• Conduct geological site investigations;
• Generate and interpret prospect-level maps including: lithological, structural, mineral resource and   cross-section seismic profiles;
• Generate additional geological, geochemical or geophysical data;
• Undertake post-drilling analysis and evaluation;
• Undertake chemical, mineralogical or microscopic examinations of exploration samples; and
•  Compile, interpret and present exploration data for usage                                                     

 Requirement for Appointment

• Person shall be qualified for appointment as the Geologist if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Engineering Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;       
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies Registered by the Geologists’ Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;