Executive Lead Geoscientist – Mineral Exploration

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

International travel

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Geoscientist to drive mineral exploration initiatives in the Rustenburg region. You will lead a team of geoscientists, define targets, oversee geophysical surveys, and interpret complex data to shape the mineral resource base.

This senior role requires strategic thinking and extensive field experience. Based near Rustenburg, the role offers executive compensation, opportunities for international travel, and strong career development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Economic Geology, Geophysics, or related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in mineral exploration with focus on precious/base metals.
• Proven track record leading greenfields to resource definition projects.
• Expertise in geological interpretation, structural geology, and regional targeting.
• Proficiency with modeling software and GIS; experience with geophysical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional and project exploration strategies to identify new resources.
• Manage and interpret data from geophysical/geochemical surveys (magnetics, gravity, EM, seismic, geochemistry).
• Conduct geological mapping, structural analysis, and drill core logging.
• Oversee exploration drilling programs, budgets, and contractor management.
• Use Leapfrog/Vulcan/Surpac to build 3D geological/resource models.
• Provide technical recommendations for project progression or termination.

Skills

Geoscience leadership

Regional targeting

Data interpretation

Geological modeling

Education

PhD or MSc in Economic Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Surpac

GIS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Lead Geoscientist to drive mineral exploration initiatives in the Rustenburg region. You will lead a team of geoscientists, define targets, oversee geophysical surveys, and interpret complex data to shape the mineral resource base.

This senior role requires strategic thinking and extensive field experience. Based near Rustenburg, the role offers executive compensation, opportunities for international travel, and strong career development.