Head of Geology

About the role

The Head of Geology will be based at a mine site in Angola, leading resource geology, grade‑control, reconciliation and geological programmes that support mine‑life extension and reporting standards. The role has high technical impact across kimberlite geology, mineral resource estimation, drilling and sampling programmes, and geological database management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead resource geology, grade‑control, exploration and evaluation programmes.
• Deliver bankable‑standard resource and reserve reporting in line with SAMREC/JORC.
• Manage geological modelling, database systems and sampling frameworks.
• Interface with mine planning, plant reconciliation and external resource audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geology with at least 15 years of mine geology experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior role such as Chief Geologist or Resource Geology Manager on a kimberlite or diamond operation.
• Professional registration (e.g., SACNASP, AusIMM, AIG) enabling Competent Person status.
• Fluent professional English and ability to communicate technical uncertainty to senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Geological modelling and resource estimation tools: Leapfrog, Datamine, GEOVIA Surpac, Vulcan, Isatis/Supervisor.
• Strong geostatistics for diamond deposits and grade‑control/reconciliation systems.
• Database management: acQuire, Micromine Geobank or equivalent.
• Kimberlite petrography, phase mapping, diamond evaluation, micro‑diamond analysis and size‑frequency/value modelling.
• GIS, drilling programme design and contractor management.
• Knowledge of SAMREC, JORC, CRIRSCO reporting standards.