Geosearch - Africa's premier exploration drilling company

Company Profile
Management
Corporate Governance
Black Economic Empowerment
Mission Statement

Geosearch was founded in Zimbabwe in 1989 and grew rapidly into a 26-rig operation. Subsequent expansion into Tanzania resulted in the formation of Tandrill Limited and Geosearch International formed in October 2000. The company also expanded into the rest of the African continent and acquired all the assets of Geosearch Zimbabwe. Sentula Mining Limited acquired Geosearch and all its subsidiary companies on 1 October 2006.

Geosearch currently has 136 rigs operating on the African continent and employs 1100 permanent staff and contractors. Exploration and mining companies have utilised our services across a diverse range of commodities, including platinum, gold, coal, copper, cobalt, nickel and uranium.

Geosearch Head Office is situated in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, and is in close proximity to Oliver Tambo International Airport - the biggest airport in Africa. Our well-equipped main workshop is located on the same premises as the Head Office and undertakes the major repairs, maintenance and the original equipment manufacture (OEM) of our own drill rigs. We have further workshop facilities at our four major hubs.

Geosearch has established regional offices in Mwanza, (Tanzania), that provide administrative, logistical and workshop services for the Eastern and Central African region. Geosearch International is actively evaluating business opportunities in all regions across the African continent and the Middle East. Geosearch will operate in any country deemed viable and will assess every opportunity and country on its merits.

Geosearch prides itself on its exceptional in-house expertise accumulated over the past 20 years. Our commitment to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Training, as well as the upliftment of all local communities where we operate, is paramount to our business philosophy. Our rapid response to our clients' needs and our supply chain's ability to replenish and support our operations has differentiated us from all our competitors.

	Mike Fitzgerald Chief Executive Officer Mike is a graduate with both mining and business administration degrees and has over 25 years experience in his field. He started off his career at the JCI Mining House and then moved on to ICI/AECI Explosives where he focused on the African continent in both operations and marketing. Thereafter, Mike worked for Boart Longyear as General Manager where he gained extensive experience in all types of drilling operations in various countries. Mike is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Geosearch Group.

	Mike van der Riet Chief Financial Officer Mike has 25 years experience within the related industry. He has been part of the supply of exploration consumables industries. He has been with Geosearch Group for the past 5 years.

	Marc Olyott General Manager International Marc is the General Manager of Geosearch International, Tandrill LTD and Senex SPRL DRC. He has more than 21 years experience in the drilling industry and has worked and lived extensively throughout Africa. He is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of all drilling activities.

	Div Prinsloo General Manager Mozambique Div was employed by Holco Rock Drilling in 1979 as a manager to design and build drill rigs in South Africa. He Joined Smith Mining Equipment in 1982 as a Sales Engineer and was involved in the development of many different drill rigs and drilling methods. He was General Manager & Sales Director of SCE before becoming an instrumental player in the group which formed Geosearch. He is currently General Manager of Geosearch's Mozambique operations.

	Obed Tsehla CEO Buenti drilling Obed Tsehla has more than 25 years experience in the drilling industry , he formed and managed O.M.T Drilling (pty) ltd. Contractor from 2003 which became part of Buenti Drilling November 2009.

	Nelson Booth Group Services Manager Nelson has a degree in Behavioral sciences and a diploma in Occupational health as well as safety. He has previously worked in the mining and engineering industries. He is responsible for the groups human resources along with the safety, health, environmental and quality functions.

	Joe Evenwel Commercial Manager Joe joined the Geosearch Group in 2004 and is involved in the day-to-day administrative processes. He holds a degree in commerce.

	Chris M van Heerden Group Supply Chain & Logistics Manager Chris has extensive experience in Management of Design & Development, Manufacturing Operations & After Sales Logistical Support of various products. He has been in Supply Chain & Logistics for the past 23yrs & has worked extensively in South, Central, West & East African states, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, UAE, Afghanistan, European Union, United Kingdom & USA. Chris also ran his own business in Business Chain consulting specializing in Strategic & Value Chain Process Management for approximately 5 years. Chris has obtained Management & Business degrees from the Universities of South Africa & the Witwatersrand. He further holds technical qualifications obtained from the Technicon of South Africa & Integrated Logistics Diploma from the University of Pretoria.

	John Stanbury Company Secretary/ Accountant John is a Chartered Secretary (ACIS) with over 40 years experience. He has previously worked in the Clothing, Banking and Banking Services Industries. He has been with Geosearch for the last three years.

	Chris Laidler Marketing and Business Development Manager Chris has been with the Geosearch group for the past 7 years and heads up the Marketing and Business Development for Geosearch.

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Geosearch has completed an internal scorecard process and the Company was rated as compliant for our South African operations. A strategy is in place to achieve transformation at different levels across all operations.

Geosearch is committed to comply with the Mining Charter and the DTI codes of good practice for broad-based economic empowerment.

Change is the only constant and in order to thrive as a business over the next ten years and beyond, we must look ahead and understand the trends and forces that will shape our business in the future and move swiftly to prepare for what is to come. We must get ready for tomorrow today.

That is what our 20/20 vision is all about. It creates a long-term destination for our business and provides us with a roadmap to achieving success together with our business partners.

Our Mission

Our roadmap starts with our mission, which is enduring. It declares our purpose as a company and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions.

To inspire careers.

To inspire moments of optimism and happiness.

To create value and make a difference.

Our Vision

Our vision serves as the framework for our roadmap and guides every aspect of our business by describing what we need to accomplish in order to continue achieving sustainable quality and growth.

People: Be a great place to work where people are inspired to be the best they can be.

Portfolio: Bring to our clients a portfolio of quality drilling services that anticipate and cater for their specific requirements.

Partners: Nurture a winning network of clients, suppliers and employees, together we create mutual, enduring value.

Environment: Be a responsible citizen that makes a difference by helping build and support sustainable communities.

Profit: Maximize long-term return to our shareholders while being mindful of our overall responsibilities.

Productivity: Be a highly effective, lean and fast-moving organization.

Our Winning Culture

Our Winning Culture defines the attitudes and behaviours that will be required of us to make our 2020 Vision a reality.

Focus on the Market

Focus on building long term relationships with our clients.

Focus on our customer needs as business clients.

Focus on our customer needs as business partners.

Get out into the market, listen, observe, learn and adapt to our clients specifications.

Possess a worldview.

Focus on execution in the marketplace every day.

Work Smart

Act with urgency, but safely.

Remain responsive to change.

Have the courage to change course when needed.

Work efficiently and productively.

Act Like Owners

Be accountable for our actions and in-actions.

Steward system assets and focus on building value.

Reward our people for taking risks and finding better ways to solve problems.

Learn from our outcomes - what worked and what does not and why?