Geologist - Mineral Exploration

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Geologist for a mining and exploration client in the Mahikeng area, North West. The role focuses on identifying mineral deposits, planning mapping, sampling, and drilling programs, and contributing to resource estimation through geophysical and geochemical data interpretation.

The position requires strong knowledge of structural and economic geology, and involves substantial fieldwork in remote environments, with collaboration alongside geophysicists,

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and conducting geological mapping, sampling, and drilling programs.
• Strong understanding of structural geology and economic geology.
• Experience interpreting geophysical and geochemical data.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geological mapping, sampling, and drilling programs.
• Interpret geophysical and geochemical data for resource estimation.
• Contribute to resource estimation and geological modeling.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and mine engineers.
• Undertake significant fieldwork in remote locations under challenging environmental conditions.

Skills

Geology

Fieldwork

Data interpretation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent mining and exploration company operating in the Mahikeng, North West region, is looking for a skilled and experienced Geologist to join their exploration team. This role is central to identifying and evaluating new mineral deposits, contributing to the company's resource growth. You will be responsible for planning and conducting geological mapping, sampling, and drilling programs, interpreting geophysical and geochemical data, and contributing to resource estimation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of structural geology, economic geology, and various mineral deposit types relevant to the region. This position involves significant fieldwork in remote locations, often in challenging environmental conditions, as well as data analysis and reporting. Close collaboration with geophysicists, geochemists, and mine engineers is a vital component of this dynamic role.