Kenticha Mining PLC (KMplc) is an exploration and mining company headquartered in Ethiopia with operations in the south of the country. The company is looking for dynamic, self-motivated and experienced geology and related practitioners to join a growing team of exploration professionals. Candidates must be Ethiopian citizens or hold a valid Ethiopian work permit. A challenging and rewarding environment awaits suitably qualified individuals keen to make their mark in the mineral exploration field. Conditions of service commensurate with the minerals industry in the region are offered. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the positions advertised below.

Reporting to the Exploration Manager, the Senior Geologist will implement and run field-based exploration programs across the company’s tenement areas. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned exploration professional with a strong technical background.

Reporting to the GIS Specialist and Database Manager, the Senior Database Geologist will be responsible for KMplc’s site-based geological data capture/entry, GIS, and sample dispatch activities. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on team player with previous field-based data capture and GIS experience.

Key areas of responsibility

• Oversee site-based geological data capture and data compilation activities (in both hard copy and digital formats).
• Actively participate in data entry activities, ensuring that standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Validate, edit, and manipulate geological data as it pertains to the database.
• Generate fair copy geological maps and sections as required.
• Crosscheck data received from geologists and other technical staff subsequent to data entry.
• Identify and remedy data errors.
• Monitor the implementation of company QAQC protocols as per standard operating procedures 

Location: Field-based (Kenticha), 4-weeks on / 2 weeks off, 6-day workweek

Position Type: Permanent

Required No: 1

Job Requirements

As a minimum, the prospective candidate must have/be:

• A BSc degree in Earth Sciences from a reputable tertiary institution.
• At least two years of geological database and/or GIS experience.
• Computer literate, experienced with ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro and Excel.
• Previous field-based mineral exploration experience would be deemed advantageous, as would an understanding of basic exploration procedures.
• Able to logically compile digital data, digitize spatial data, register maps, and export spatial data in a variety of formats.
• Able to work under minimal supervision on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• An accurate, methodical worker with good numeracy skills.
• Good English language speaking and writing skills.

How to Apply

To apply please e-mail a CV to semeret.aemero@kentichamining.com stating clearly which position you are applying for.

CV’s must be in English and three pages maximum – CV’s longer than three pages will not be considered. CV’s must include contact details, but must not include any reference to age, gender, or marital status, as these aspects have no bearing on candidate selection.

Do not include copies of education certificates, contact details of referees, reference letters, etc. – these will be requested from short-listed candidates. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.