Supervises field activities related to NMD projects

• In collaboration with Exploration department supervises the activities of field geologists and drilling contractors conducting short and medium term exploration activities relative to development of NMD projects / project areas. 

Supervises Resource modelling activities

• In collaboration with Exploration Technical Services supervises the modelling of the various deposits being considered by NMD and variations to such models, pit optimisation and mine plans as may be considered as a consequence of various production scenarios.
• Supervises the work of external consultants in this regard.

Custodian of NMD QA/QC

• As the responsible person for NMD geological inputs he is responsible for taking ownership of the resources from exploration and developing them as required to further a project’s viability.
• Required to ensure all geological work on the projects is conducted according to appropriate quality management standards and that all QA/QC procedures are correctly followed and applied so resources can be correctly converted to reserves.

Data Base Management

• Responsible for ensuring the collation and storage of all geological, modelling and resource data (can be copies) relative to NMD.
• Responsible to ensure all correct geological data is used in assessment of NMD projects and provided to consultants as required.   

External Consultant / Contract Services Management

• Initiate, implement and coordinate specialised services and work packages with external consultants / contractors.
• Supervise and asses the work of external consultants and contractors.

Supports needs of NMD Sections

• Provides the necessary work inputs to support other sections of NMD such as hydro-geological, geotechnical, environmental, mine planning and layouts etc.

Supports Mine Development

• Provides required geological support to NMD team to develop mining operations.

Reporting

• Submit regular reports as required.
• Drafting, auditing technical reports both internal and from consultants.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of subordinates, consultants and contractors as required in order to assure a good quality of work.
• Ensure work is conducted and completed according to time constraints.

HSE

• Strictly adheres to and enforces the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs, policies and procedures.
• Conducts regular HSE meetings within own area of responsibility.
• Oversees the monitoring and auditing activities, providing guidance and instruction to subordinates.
• Authorizes measures to alleviate unsafe work practices
• Investigates and provides recommendations or instigates actions to incidents.
• Ensure employees and contractors adhere to companies HSE regulations
• Ensure adequate HSE training is conducted.