Lead Base Metals Exploration Manager – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Manager to lead discovery efforts in the Northern Cape, based in Upington. You will develop strategies, manage teams of geologists and technicians, and oversee drilling campaigns to advance base metal deposits.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geology or related geoscience, 12+ years in mineral exploration, and strong project management and data interpretation skills. Expect extensive field work and travel within a key mining province.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Economic Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with a focus on base metals (copper, nickel, zinc, lead).
• Proven track record of discovering and advancing economic mineral deposits.
• Extensive experience in project management: budgeting, team leadership, and strategic planning.
• Proficiency in exploration data interpretation, geological modeling, and Leapfrog/ArcGIS/Maxwell.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, metallogeny, and base metal deposit modeling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a challenging field environment and travel extensively.
• Experience in the Northern Cape geological setting is highly desirable.
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Upington area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exploration strategies and programs for base metals in the designated region.
• Manage all aspects of exploration projects including planning, budgeting, execution and reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of geologists, geochemists, geophysicists and technicians.
• Oversee geological mapping, sampling, geophysical surveys, and drilling campaigns.
• Interpret geological, geochemical and geophysical data to identify targets.
• Manage relationships with joint venture partners, government agencies and communities.
• Ensure exploration activities meet health, safety and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and resource estimates for senior management and investors.
• Manage exploration budgets effectively and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Stay updated on latest exploration technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Geology interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Geology / Economic Geology

PhD in Geology / Economic Geology (optional)

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Maxwell

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Manager to lead discovery efforts in the Northern Cape, based in Upington. You will develop strategies, manage teams of geologists and technicians, and oversee drilling campaigns to advance base metal deposits.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Geology or related geoscience, 12+ years in mineral exploration, and strong project management and data interpretation skills. Expect extensive field work and travel within a key mining province.