Imerys

Resource Geology Manager

South Africa · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerImerys
LocationSouth Africa
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted15 Sep 2026

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

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The Position

Resource Geology Manager

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The main purpose is to provide support to all South African sites around the subjects of geology, mining, and permitting; ensuring that the mines have an adequate supply of ore for the future and a well-developed economical approach to extract the reserves efficiently. The main objectives include managing the mineral resources and reserves, mid to long term mine planning and scheduling and environmental compliance. Overall this role is focussed around the mid to long term and ensuring the continuity of operations in the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Resource Modelling Annual LOM planning and BMR updates for all sites.

2. Permitting Management (MR and MP applications and Renewals, section 102 amendments)

3. Annual update of 5-year strategy (Ore Scheduling plan, Exploration plan, and OB Mining strategy).

4. Environmental Compliance (Financial provision and liability assessments, NAEIS and GHG annual reporting).

5. Capex projects (Various).

6. Exploration campaign management and planning.

7. Green / Brown field exploration and prospects for new deposits.

8. Data processing, compilation, validation on Leap Frog and Surpac

9. Mining Contractor Management.

10. Quarterly reconciliations for all mines on Leapfrog and Surpac

11. Drilling campaign QA/QC implementation.

12. All applications and interactions with the Government authorities namely: the DMRE (Department of Minerals, resources, and energy), DWS (Department of Water and Sanitation), LEDET (Department of Environment, Conservation and Tourism), SAHRA (South African Heritage Resources Agency).

13. Support M&A projects in IMERYS RAC perimeter.

14. Plan exploration programs, select contractors and supervise the execution of the planned activities and implementation of IMERYS safety regulations.

15. Lead a team of Geologists and technicians for exploration and mine geology related tasks.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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