Exploration Geologist: Diamonds & Mineral Sands Frontier

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical aid coverage

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 represents a rapidly expanding exploration client near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeking an experienced Exploration Geologist to lead fieldwork, mapping, data interpretation and target evaluation for diamonds and mineral sands.

The role demands a Master's degree in Geology, 6+ years in mineral exploration (alluvial diamonds/mineral sands), and proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and modelling tools. Travel to remote sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences with economic geology or sedimentary focus.
• Minimum 6 years' mineral exploration experience, including alluvial diamonds or heavy mineral sands.
• Proven target generation and drilling campaign outcomes.
• Proficiency in GIS and geological modelling software.
• Strong field mapping, surveying, and sampling skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage exploration programs for diamonds and mineral sands in Richards Bay.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping, structural analysis, and sampling.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to identify drilling targets.
• Design and supervise drilling programs and core logging.
• Manage field logistics, budgets, and contractor relationships.
• Analyze assay results and prepare geological reports.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and consultants.
• Maintain geological databases and data quality.
• Stay current with exploration technologies for alluvial deposits.

Skills

Geology

Mineral exploration

Field mapping

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Leapfrog Geo

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 represents a rapidly expanding exploration client near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeking an experienced Exploration Geologist to lead fieldwork, mapping, data interpretation and target evaluation for diamonds and mineral sands.

The role demands a Master's degree in Geology, 6+ years in mineral exploration (alluvial diamonds/mineral sands), and proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and modelling tools. Travel to remote sites will be required.