Discovery-Driven Senior Exploration Geologist (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Health & wellness benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Principal Exploration Geologist to spearhead discovery initiatives from our Durban base, KwaZulu-Natal. This senior role leads multi-disciplinary teams to identify and advance mineral targets across diverse terrains, with a focus on strategic resource exploration.

You will design and manage exploration programs, interpret complex geological data, and deliver high-level recommendations for project progression while mentoring geologists and ensuring ESG

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of mineral exploration experience.
• Proven leadership of exploration campaigns and presentations to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in geological modeling and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and management of grassroots and advanced exploration projects.
• Develop 3D geological models and resource estimates from integrated data.
• Oversee drilling programs, core logging, sampling, and data verification.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals for stakeholders and investors.
• Mentor junior geologists and manage budgets/timelines/contractors.
• Ensure ESG compliance and stay updated with exploration technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Geological interpretation

Project management

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Economic Geology / Exploration Geosciences

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Principal Exploration Geologist to spearhead discovery initiatives from our Durban base, KwaZulu-Natal. This senior role leads multi-disciplinary teams to identify and advance mineral targets across diverse terrains, with a focus on strategic resource exploration.

You will design and manage exploration programs, interpret complex geological data, and deliver high-level recommendations for project progression while mentoring geologists and ensuring ESG