PPC Lime, one of the world's largest lime producers, operates a processing plant and mining operation at Lime Acres, some 170km west of Kimberley. Lime Acres has a population of approximately 5000 residents and offers a primary school, library, shopping centre, hospital/clinic and excellent sport and recreation facilities. PPC Lime currently has a vacancy for: GEOLOGIST / MINE PLANNER This is a challenging position which entails optimising continuous and developmental programmes to promote sustainable future of mining at PPC Lime. PPC Ltd places great emphasis on the effective utilisation and development of all its employees – the Geologist/ Mine Planner will fulfil a crucial role in this regard. The successful candidate will be responsible for; · Quality control, · Optimisation and preservation of reserves and resource evaluation, · Life of Mine, Phase and Annual planning, · Ongoing, short-term mine planning and technical support to the operation, · Hardcopy plans (maps), report and PowerPoint presentation generation, · Managing the environmental foot print against the mine closure plans, · Provide support to the operation in terms of applicable Slope Stability measures as contained in the company's Code of Practice for Falls of Ground. Applicants must be in possession of a B.Sc. Geology Degree and an Examine and Make Safe certificate with five years open cast mining experience with exposure to exploration activities. Candidates must be proficient in database software (MS Excel and Access), geological modelling of ore bodies and mine planning and scheduling techniques. Specialised mining software knowledge and experience (Surpac and AutoCAD) is a definite requirement. Cement industry and environmental (Quantum costs calculations and EMPR) experience will be an added advantage. All applications will be considered in accordance with the PPC Lime Employment Equity plan. If you are willing to go the extra mile and able to work independently, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of South Africa's leading companies. PPC Lime offers a competitive remuneration package and excellent fringe benefits. Please forward a comprehensive CV to 086 683 3376 or 086 532 6621 Closing Date: 08 May 2015