Executive Exploration Lead: Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Company car

Travel allowance

Relocation assistance to Sandton area

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Exploration Manager for a prominent mining group in Gauteng. You will shape exploration strategy, manage budgets, and lead geologists from grassroots to resource definition across Sandton and nearby areas.

The role requires 15+ years in mineral exploration, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geology, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of advancing mineral projects using advanced geoscience techniques.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology or related geoscientific field.
• 15+ years in mineral exploration with leadership experience.
• Proven track record in discovering and advancing mineral deposits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's exploration strategy.
• Lead a team of geologists and oversee budgets.
• Oversee drilling, geophysics, and geochemistry programs.
• Ensure ESG standards are met and reports prepared.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Geoscience expertise

Strategic planning

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology or related geoscientific field

Tools

Petrel

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Geosoft

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Exploration Manager for a prominent mining group in Gauteng. You will shape exploration strategy, manage budgets, and lead geologists from grassroots to resource definition across Sandton and nearby areas.

The role requires 15+ years in mineral exploration, a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geology, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of advancing mineral projects using advanced geoscience techniques.