Chief Geophysicist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,878,000 - 5,436,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a distinguished Chief Geophysicist to lead its remote exploration geophysics team. You will plan, execute, and interpret surveys to guide exploration strategies, leveraging advanced techniques and data analysis in a fully remote role.

You will oversee contractors, develop modeling/inversion methods, and collaborate with global teams to identify mineral resources while advancing geophysical software tools and workflows.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Geophysics, Physics, or related Earth Science.
• 10+ years of mineral exploration geophysics with leadership experience.
• Expertise in multiple geophysical methods and inversion techniques.
• Proficiency in Geosoft Oasis Montaj, Maxwell and HampsonRussell.
• Experience managing remote exploration projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration geophysics programs including seismic, magnetic, gravity, and EM surveys.
• Interpret geophysical data to identify deposits and structures.
• Manage geophysical contractors and ensure data quality/delivery.
• Develop advanced geophysical modeling and inversion techniques.
• Provide expert geophysical advice to exploration and mining teams.
• Stay current with new technologies in exploration geophysics.

Skills

Data interpretation

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Geophysics

Master's in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Tools

Geosoft Oasis Montaj

Maxwell

HampsonRussell

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Chief Geophysicist to lead their remote exploration geophysics team. This role is central to identifying and evaluating potential mineral resources through advanced geophysical techniques. You will oversee the planning, execution, and interpretation of geophysical surveys, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data analysis to guide exploration strategies. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape exploration efforts globally, working collaboratively with a distributed team of geoscientists and management to unlock new resource discoveries for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of exploration geophysics programs, including seismic, magnetic, gravity, and electromagnetic surveys.
• Interpret complex geophysical data to identify and delineate potential mineral deposits and geological structures.
• Manage geophysical contractors and ensure the quality and timely delivery of survey data.
• Develop and implement advanced geophysical modeling and inversion techniques.
• Provide expert geophysical advice and technical support to exploration and mining teams.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in exploration geophysics.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Geophysics, Physics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mineral exploration geophysics, with a strong focus on data interpretation and project leadership.
• Expertise in multiple geophysical methods and inversion techniques.
• Proficiency in geophysical software packages (e.g., Geosoft Oasis Montaj, Maxwell, HampsonRussell).
• Proven ability to manage exploration projects and budgets remotely.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package including a competitive base salary and significant bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, including conference attendance and training.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, global exploration projects.
• Access to state-of-the‑art geophysical software and data processing tools.