Senior Project Geologist (EXPAT EAST AFRICA) (Contract/Temp)
- Fly to site from your point of hire, anywhere in the world
- Immediate Start
- 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster to East Africa
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Project Geologist to support the Exploration Superintendent in managing exploration activities for our Nyanzaga project, with potential input into other exploration projects and project generation activities as required. Reporting to the Exploration Superintendent, and working a 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster FIFO to Tanzania, Africa, this role will:
- Ensure that all exploration and resource definition programs meet technical standards and that data collected aligns with resource definition, studies, technical services, and operational requirements.
- Assist in managing the planning, implementation, and assessment of exploration programs, ensuring they are designed, managed, and implemented safely, cost-effectively, and in line with industry standards.
- Provide concise, accurate, and timely reports and data as requested by managers.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.
- Mentor geological staff and act as an alternate for the Exploration Superintendent as required.
- Formal qualifications in Geology from an internationally recognised institution.
- International Driver’s License.
- A minimum of 15 years’ relevant geological experience in the African mining and exploration industry, with a focus on gold mineralisation.
- Expertise in GIS and other 3D geological, geochemical, and geophysical data analysis tools such as Micromine, QGIS, MapInfo-Discover, Leapfrog, and ioGAS.
- Knowledge of geological databases
- Proven experience in managing exploration programs in remote locations, with a high level of autonomy and accountability.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills, with a strong commitment to health, safety, environment, and community.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated experience in planning and implementing exploration programs.
This role is based at our Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania on a 6 weeks on, 3 week off roster.
The Nyanzaga Project is situated in the heart of Tanzania, East Africa—a region renowned for its abundant natural resources and rapidly developing mining sector. The Project offers a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in the early stages of development, where your contributions will help shape the future of mining operations.
The project focuses on sustainability and community engagement, with an emphasis on supporting and developing the local people, whilst leaving a lasting positive impact on the local community and environment.
Perseus Mining is a growing African gold producer, developer, and explorer. The Perseus Group operates three gold mines, the Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana, and the Sissingué and Yaouré Gold Mines in Côte d’Ivoire. The Perseus Group also has a development project in Tanzania as well as exploration projects in Côte d’Ivoire and Sudan and is continuing to explore other African regions.
Perseus is implementing a growth strategy designed to maintain the Perseus Group’s gold production at or above 500,000-ounce per year gold producer from multiple operating mines located on the African continent. We value and develop our people and offer dynamic career opportunities for aspiring candidates in the gold mining industry.
