Exploration Geochemist: Field Discovery & Targeting

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Field-based work

Pension fund contributions

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join the mining exploration team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing geochemical sampling programs, analyzing results, and guiding exploration decisions around the Upington region.

You will collaborate with geologists and geophysicists using advanced software to identify promising targets and contribute to new resource discoveries. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in exploration geochemistry, robust data

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Geology, or related Earth Science discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in exploration geochemistry, focusing on precious metals and base metals.
• Proficiency in geochemical data analysis and visualization software (ioGAS, ArcGIS, Leapfrog).
• Strong understanding of sampling methodologies, analytical techniques, and QA/QC protocols.
• Excellent understanding of geological processes influencing geochemical signatures in the environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage regional and property-scale geochemical exploration programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chip sampling).
• Oversee sample collection, preparation, and analytical procedures, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Interpret geochemical data using statistical methods and software to identify mineralization vectors and targets.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological and geophysical information to develop exploration models.
• Prepare detailed geochemical reports and present findings to the exploration team and management.

Skills

Geochemical data analysis

QA/QC protocols

Sampling methodologies

Geostatistics

Reporting

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Geology, or related Earth Science

Tools

ioGAS

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join the mining exploration team in South Africa. The role focuses on designing geochemical sampling programs, analyzing results, and guiding exploration decisions around the Upington region.

You will collaborate with geologists and geophysicists using advanced software to identify promising targets and contribute to new resource discoveries. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in exploration geochemistry, robust data