Data collection

Exploration

1.1. Oversees and manage exploration activities.

·        Drilling campaign by designing, coordinating, and budgeting drilling programs to collect reliable geological data according to reporting standards which supports the planning function in the department.

1.1.1.      Submit a validated exploration

·        Database before 1 November each year to the Mineral Resource Manager.

Data Collection

1.2.  Sample, map, and analyze lithological units.

·        Within the mining license tenure compile, update, and maintain the grade control database to be used for resource, grade control, and critical decision making.

·        Update contact surfaces for the weekly planning meeting.

·        Generate new contact surfaces and solids each month

·        Generate a new grade control block model two weeks before the start of the next FY Quarter.

Resource Reporting

1.1.  Update and provide a new grade control block model based on the newly collected data.

·        Submit an updated grade control block model before the 1 January each year to enable the planning of the MPT.

·        Manage and assist in submitting the yearly resource update report before the end of December each year.

Planning & Risk Management

Reserve Reporting

2.1. Give valuable guidance on Geological and Grade Control knowledge to assist in guiding the MTP & LOM Plans.

·        Sign off on Geological input parameters for the MTP & LOM Plans

2.2. Defining the Geological and mining losses to be used in the planning function.

·        Supply a 12-month recon on planned ore volumes and grade distributions with scientific proof of deviations from the plan.

·        Guide the mining activities on lithological contacts, grade distribution, and structural features.

2.3. Track, manage, and report grades by optimizing at each stage including In-situ, Mining, Crushing, Blending, and Ports.

·        Provide detailed dig plans for each Manganese block to ensure optimal extraction with minimal dilution.

·        Give clear daily instructions on primary crushing feed, secondary crushing feed, manage stockpile development, and shipment blending.

·        Report stock levels and grade distributions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.

·        Report mine grade composites on trains and shipments vs port results (Mass balance).

SHEQ & Finance

Production Monitoring

3.1. Compile a monthly report which describes the current Geological    activities with an update of all the activities covered in the job description.

·        Submit a monthly report on the 5th of each month.

3.2. Daily HIRA, Weekly VFL, PTO’s investigation reports,

and actively participate in safety campaigns. Update Geology SOPs and COPs

·        Clear Isometrix findings before Thursday each week.

·        Revise all Geological SOPs & COP on 31 March each year.

·        Submit Capex and Opex requirements for the Geology function by motivating and submitting current quotes and designs backing the request.

·        Submit an exploration drilling plan including budget requirements for the next FY before 31 January each year to the Mineral Resource Manager.

·        Submit capital requirements for the next FY 31 January each year.

·        Submit operational requirements for the next FY 31 January each year.

·        Manage SLAs applicable to the Geology function ensuring they are meeting the threshold, and ensure invoices correspond with contracts.

Continuous improvement

Personal

4.1. Identify gaps in own development and create and reviews development plans to increase performance and ensure personal development. Works to master skills and competencies within own role to ensure personal development and performance.

·        Submit a personal development plan for each member reporting to you before 31 January each year.

Team Building

4.2 Identify gaps in team development and create and review development plans to increase performance and ensure team development. Works to foster skills and competencies within roles to ensure optimal team development and performance.

·        Submit a personal development plan for each member reporting to you before 31 January each year.

·        Arrange team-building sessions each month to interact, build relationships and create a learning culture within the team.

Projects

4.3 Develop and improve the Well-Designed Work model for the Geological function and implement impactful projects that advances the company as an industry leader.

 Submit an updated Well-Designed work model on 1 July each year.