Role Context

Compliance, Risk and Safety


Attend daily safety meetings with the Geo-Tech to discuss risk assessments prior to any drilling work being conducted, to identify and report any substandard conditions
Participate in all safety initiatives and attend safety meetings to support identification and reporting of any safety hazards and unsafe work practices
Participate in risk assessments, including checking safe usage of drilling equipment and proper usage of PPE, to support the maintenance of a safe working environment
Sign the Safety Declaration, together with the Foreman and RC Drilling team, prior to starting drilling operations, to indicate the block to be drilled has passed the safety inspection
Check the block to be drilled is barricaded off prior to drilling to prevent injuries or accidents 


RC Sampling


Conduct sampling operations at designated mine sites using a variety of tools and techniques in line with established schedules and procedures
Measure each drilled hole, using relevant equipment, to check holes are drilled to the correct depth according to the drill plan
Collect representative samples from the RC drill holes, delivering quality and timely work within given boundaries of relevant policies and procedures
Observe, track and record sample characteristics (including colour, texture, shape, size, smell, density, weight, temperature, etc.), ensuring proper handling of collected samples
Count, measure, weigh, and label samples as needed, ensuring proper handling and documentation of collected samples
Bag samples for testing at other locations and transport samples to the laboratory for testing if necessary, according to standard procedures, to maintain the safety of samples
Compare sample to standard model to quickly assess basic quality of sample
Test samples and confirm their conformance to industry standards; notify management when materials do not meet specifications/irregular findings and indicate percentages of materials of specified size, to ensure the integrity and quality of samples
Continuously observe and maintain the drilling cadence of the machine monitoring for dust and inefficiency
Remove rods, together with the RC Drilling Operator, upon drilling completion, ensuring there is no contamination or damage to other drill holes.
Identify opportunities to reduce contamination, by conducting regular site inspections, to support in-pit optimisation


RC Sample Processing 


Dispatch geological samples to the geology logging area for processing and laboratory for assays according to the daily requirement.
Receive collected drilled RC holes and samples and the corresponding drill chip tray at the geology sample processing plant/area, to enable sample sorting in preparation for logging.
Conduct geological sampling preparation, splitting, compositing and tagging on RC, TH, TFS and Stockpile samples, to ensure quality control of geological pit sampling
Discard samples remains, including sample plastics, from the geology sampling process area and the laboratory, including on skip bins into the disposing area (stockpiles) according to procedure and per the line manager’s instructions, to support site rehabilitation


Recordkeeping and Reporting


Capture all collected sampling data in the SABLE database and generate strip logs to support the creation of verbal and written reports for all stakeholders involved


Resource Management


Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes
Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs
Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed
Monitor and track the operation of RC drilling equipment to ensure the machinery works efficiently to prevent accidents/injuries


Stakeholder Relations


Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager
Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships


Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications


Grade 12 (NQF4) passed with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects
Basic Sampling Course will be advantageous


Job specific experience


Minimum of between one to two (1-2) years of experience in the mining environment
One to two (1-2) years of experience in an open pit mine would be advantageous 
SABLE or geological database experience is advantageous
Computer literate