Geologist - Resource Estimation

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape seeks a meticulous Geologist specializing in Resource Estimation. You will define mineral resource quantity and quality, build robust models from drilling and mapping data, and support mine planning with clear reporting.

The role requires 4+ years in resource estimation and geological modeling, proficiency with Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Datamine, and knowledge of JORC/NI 43-101.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in resource estimation and geological modeling.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog Geo, Micromine or Datamine.
• Strong understanding of geostatistics and its application in mineral resources.
• Familiarity with international reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101).
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and validate geological data from drilling, sampling, and mapping.
• Construct geological domains and wireframe models using specialized software.
• Perform geostatistical analysis and grade estimation.
• Generate Mineral Resource estimates per industry codes.
• Prepare technical reports documenting methodologies and results.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to support reserve definition and mine design.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of geological data and models.

Skills

Geostatistics

Geological modeling

Data analysis

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Micromine

Datamine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Geologist specializing in Resource Estimation to join their team in Queenstown . This role is fundamental to accurately defining the quantity and quality of mineral resources, providing the basis for strategic mine planning and investment decisions. You will work with large datasets, employing advanced geological modeling and statistical techniques to generate robust resource models. This is a key position for a geologist dedicated to precise evaluation and clear reporting within the Eastern Cape mining sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and validate geological data from drilling, sampling, and mapping.
• Construct geological domains and wireframe models using specialized software.
• Perform geostatistical analysis, including variography and grade estimation (e.g., kriging, inverse distance weighting).
• Generate Mineral Resource estimates in accordance with relevant industry codes (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting estimation methodologies and results.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to support reserve definition and mine design.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of all geological data and models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in resource estimation and geological modeling.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, Datamine).
• Strong understanding of geostatistics and its application in mineral resource evaluation.
• Familiarity with international reporting standards for mineral resources and reserves.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with strong report writing capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Potential for site visits and collaboration with diverse mining teams.
• A supportive team environment focused on technical excellence in Queenstown.