Senior Project Geochemist

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Senior Project Geochemist. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula. Play your part in our team succeeding Provide strategic and technical leadership for the acquisition, management, interpretation and integration of geochemical data across the Ivanhoe Group of Companies, with a particular focus on strata-bound, sediment hosted copper systems where subtle geochemical signatures and basin-scale processes are critical. Working closely with the Geology teams to ensure that most useful and pertinent geochemical information is extracted from existing Ivanhoe geochemical data, utilising best practice methods in line with Ivanhoe organisational and corporate governance standards. With the aim of enhancing Ivanhoes effectiveness of tier one ore discoveries Requirements: BSc Honours: Geology (NQF level 7) MSc in Geochemistry At least 8 years in geochemistry environment, with minimum of 3 years in exploration role Experience in the full workflow of survey acquisition from design, contractor adjudication, acquisition management, QAQC, data review, analysis and interpretation Experience of developing and mentoring geology teams in geochemical approaches Sedimentary geochemistry approaches Experience with a systems approach to Mineral Exploration Experience working in a collaborative team of geoscientists (geologists, geophysicists, etc.) Minimum advanced skills and knowledge in: Proficiency in geochemistry/geological software and tools, with analytical skills sufficient to analyse complex data sets. Database Management (acQuire) of geochemistry data Advanced ioGAS skills Microsoft (ppt, word, excel) ESRI ARC Pro 3D software for geological modelling (Seequent Leapfrog) Significant knowledge of various geochemical techniques; theory and application Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: Group Geochemistry Management Geochemistry Acquisition and Field Operations Data Analysis & Interpretation The finer details: When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. As an equal employment opportunity employer, its important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Location: Sandton, ZA

Posted Date: 4/19/2025