Senior Mine Geologist | Nyanzaga | Tanzania
Key points
- 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster
- Fly to site from your point of hire, anywhere in the world
- TSX and ASX Listed company
The Role
Reporting to the Mine Geology Superintendent, the Senior Mine Geologist will play a critical role in delivering accurate grade control and geological support for the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania. This position is responsible for leading daily grade control activities across the open pit operation, ensuring robust geological modelling, precise ore-waste delineation, and reliable geological data to support safe and efficient mining operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all daily grade control activities and providing geological guidance to mining operations
- Planning and supervising RC grade control drilling programs to support accurate ore-waste delineation
- Managing grade control sampling, QA/QC programs, logging, and geological data collection
- Developing and maintaining grade control wireframes and short-range block models to support operational decision-making
- Producing ore polygons, dig plans, and geological interpretations to minimise dilution and ore loss
- Providing geological support for ROM pad management, stockpile reconciliation, and mine-to-mill optimisation
- Ensuring all geological data is accurately captured, validated, and maintained within the geological database
- Driving reconciliation activities including grade control model versus mined material and plant feed performance
- Defining and managing NAF/PAF classification requirements and ensuring correct material routing
- Preparing operational and monthly geological reports, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Mentoring and developing Mine Geologists, Junior Geologists, and Grade Control Technicians
- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all activities comply with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
About You
You are a technically strong and operationally focused mining professional with extensive experience in open pit mine geology and grade control. You have a proven ability to translate geological information into practical mining outcomes, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, data integrity, reconciliation accuracy, and team development. You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working closely with mining, planning, survey, and metallurgy teams to optimise operational performance.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 7 years' experience in open pit mine geology and grade control within gold or base metal operations
- Strong experience in geological wireframing, block modelling, and grade control processes
- Proven experience supervising RC drilling, geological sampling, and QA/QC programs
- Sound understanding of open pit mining methods, ore mark-up, dilution control, and reconciliation
- Strong geological database management experience, including data validation, QA/QC, and reporting
- Experience with mining software such as Surpac, Vulcan, Datamine, Deswik, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing geological teams
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
It would be beneficial if you have:
- Proficiency with Micromine for wireframing, modelling, and grade control
- Experience using AcQuire for geological data management and QA/QC
- Experience supporting greenfield developments, mine start-ups, or operational ramp-ups
- Previous experience working in Africa or other remote, multicultural environments
- Professional industry membership(s).
Where You’ll Be Working
Nyanzaga Gold Project is Perseus’s first planned operation in Tanzania, located in the Lake Victoria Goldfields. A Final Investment Decision was made in April 2025, with first gold production targeted for early 2027.
The project places strong emphasis on sustainability and local development, with programs dedicated to employment, skills training, infrastructure, and long-term social outcomes. Once operational, Nyanzaga is expected to become a key contributor to Perseus’s future growth and a flagship project in East Africa.
About Us
Perseus Mining Limited (Perseus) is an ASX- and TSX-listed gold producer, developer, and explorer focused on the African continent.
With a strong pipeline of projects including our flagship Nyanzaga development in Tanzania and an expanding presence in the region, we currently operate three gold mines: Edikan in Ghana, and Sissingué and Yaouré in Côte d'Ivoire.
Driven by a clear growth strategy to maintain annual gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces, Perseus is focused on operational excellence and long-term value creation.
We are dedicated to developing skills, offering rewarding careers, and providing the opportunity to make a real impact within a progressive and growing organisation spanning multiple African nations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a team that’s not just mining gold, but shaping the future of African resources, please submit your resume by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Applications close on 3 November 2026 . Perseus Mining reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications will only be received by email to perseus@globeconnect24-7.com with the advertised job title "S enior Mine Geologist "
To align with Perseus Mining’s commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical screening.
Perseus Mining is an equal opportunity employer that supports and cultivates a diverse workforce. We value our employees and empower them to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
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