Key Responsibilities

• Designing and managing diverse field-based exploration programs;
• Reviewing research proposals and reports on geological investigation and mineral exploration;
• Reviewing performance of geological contractors and consultants;
• Designing and execution of exploratory drilling to extract subsurface rock cores for sampling, analysis and modelling of 3-D geometry of the ore body to estimate grade and tonnage;
• Conducting studies and identifying growth opportunities to determine the viability of mineral prospects for profitable extraction; 
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards, including Personal Protective Equipment; 
• Providing overall leadership for the Division by ensuring daily business operations;
• Ensuring continuous capacity building, coaching and mentorship of Division’s Staff;
• Development of Growth Strategy Planning for Mines; 
• Evaluating performance and productivity;
• Any other duty or responsibility as may be assigned by the CEO.

Requirement for Appointment

• A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Manager, Mineral Exploration if that person meets the following minimum requirements:
• Master’s degree in the following disciplines: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in the following discipline: - Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Environmental Geology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• At least ten (10) years’ work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management role;
• Management/Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registered by the Geologist Registration Board (GRB) and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.