Field Exploration Geologist - Mapping, Drilling & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,080,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Field allowances

Accommodation provided

Training in exploration technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Exploration Geologist for a field-based role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. You will identify and evaluate mineral resource potential, conduct geological mapping, sampling, and supervise drilling programs, collaborating with geochemists and geophysicists to advance exploration projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Geology, a minimum of 4 years in mineral exploration geology, proficiency with ArcGIS, Leapfrog and ioGAS, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• At least 4 years in mineral exploration geology.
• Experience in geological mapping, core logging and data interpretation.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, Leapfrog and ioGAS.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute geological mapping, sampling and fieldwork.
• Design and supervise drilling programs (RC, diamond) for exploration.
• Log drill cores, collect data and interpret results.
• Use geological software for data compilation, interpretation and 3D modeling.
• Prepare geological reports and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with geochemists and geophysicists to integrate datasets.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in fieldwork.
• Contribute to discovery of economically viable mineral deposits.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Exploration Geologist for a field-based role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. You will identify and evaluate mineral resource potential, conduct geological mapping, sampling, and supervise drilling programs, collaborating with geochemists and geophysicists to advance exploration projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Geology, a minimum of 4 years in mineral exploration geology, proficiency with ArcGIS, Leapfrog and ioGAS, and a