Senior Geologist: Exploration & Resource Evaluation

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Geologist to join a dynamic exploration team in North West/South Africa. The role focuses on geological exploration, resource evaluation, and data interpretation to support mineral discovery in a key region.

Responsibilities include planning fieldwork, mapping, sampling, and using ArcGIS, Leapfrog, and Vulcan for modeling. Travel to remote sites is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in geological exploration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology and mineral deposits.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Leapfrog, and Vulcan.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geological maps, cross-sections, and subsurface data.
• Plan and supervise fieldwork including mapping and sampling.
• Use geological software for visualization, analysis and modeling.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management.
• Collaborate with engineers and geophysicists on exploration projects.
• Maintain detailed geological records and safety practices.

Skills

Geology

Data interpretation

Field mapping

Geological software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly motivated Geologist to join a dynamic exploration team in North West/South Africa. The role focuses on geological exploration, resource evaluation, and data interpretation to support mineral discovery in a key region.

Responsibilities include planning fieldwork, mapping, sampling, and using ArcGIS, Leapfrog, and Vulcan for modeling. Travel to remote sites is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.