Senior Geologist: Lead Exploration & Resource Growth

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a dynamic mining exploration company in Kimberley, Northern Cape, to recruit a Senior Geologist to lead exploration and resource definition efforts.

You will oversee drilling, mapping, and data integration, collaborating with geostatistics to deliver robust resource estimates in line with international standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral exploration, a master's degree in Geology, and hands-on use of Leapfrog, Vulcan and Micromine.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 8 years in mineral exploration and resource geology.
• Experience in discovery and definition of mineral deposits.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog, Vulcan, Micromine for geological modelling.
• Ability to lead field programs and mentor junior geologists.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute exploration programs including mapping, sampling, and drilling.
• Identify and evaluate potential new mineral prospects within exploration tenements.
• Supervise field exploration activities ensuring safety and quality.
• Conduct geological mapping and structural analysis of ore bodies.
• Develop geological models and estimate resources with geostatistical methods.

Skills

Geology

Exploration

Resource modeling

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Team leadership

Education

Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a dynamic mining exploration company in Kimberley, Northern Cape, to recruit a Senior Geologist to lead exploration and resource definition efforts.

You will oversee drilling, mapping, and data integration, collaborating with geostatistics to deliver robust resource estimates in line with international standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral exploration, a master's degree in Geology, and hands-on use of Leapfrog, Vulcan and Micromine.