Job Title: Resource Geologist
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-EE-02-09
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Evaluating mineral resources, conducting geological assessments, and creating models to estimate the quantity, quality, and economic viability of minerals in the deposits.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data Collection and Integration: Collect, integrate, and analyze geological data from exploration and production. Work with geophysical and geochemical data, ensuring accurate resource modeling.
- Resource and Reserve Estimation: Conduct resource estimation using modern geological modeling and geostatistical methods to define resources and reserves according to CRIRSCO, JORC, SAMREC, CIM international standards
- Exploration Planning: Collaborate with exploration teams to develop targeted exploration plans and validate potential resource zones.
- Compliance and Reporting: Prepare resource reports according to international reporting codes (CRIRSCO, JORC, SAMREC, CIM) and company standards for external auditing and investor relations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with mine planning, metallurgy, and environmental teams to ensure the geologic model aligns with mining operations.
- Geological Model Development: Utilize software tools (e.g., Datamine, Leapfrog, Surpac) to develop geological models for resource estimation, mine planning, and feasibility studies.
- Any other task as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An Honor’s degree in Geology or Geo Science, Mineral Exploration, Geosciences or a related field
- Minimum four (4) years experience working in a similar position in resource geology, with at least 2 years dedicated to resource estimation and geological modeling.
- Proficiency in geological modeling and software strong understanding of geo-statistics.
- Possess certifications in Industry-standard certifications.
- Ability to work in diverse geological environments and with evolving data sets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data.
- Clear and effective communication of technical findings to non-geological stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies in resource estimation.
- Age: 30-45 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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