Lead Exploration Geophysicist - Hybrid Role + Equity

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Career advancement

Conference attendance

Equity participation

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Lead Exploration Geophysicist to spearhead geophysical investigations for mineral exploration near Randburg, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and interpret seismic, magnetic, gravity, and EM surveys, while mentoring a team of geophysicists and collaborating with geology and geochemistry teams.

You will drive strategy, oversee contractors, present findings to management, and stay at the forefront of geophysical techniques to enhance discovery potential.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geophysics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in mineral exploration geophysics with proven targeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, acquisition, and processing of geophysical data for exploration projects.
• Develop exploration strategies and select survey methodologies based on targets.
• Perform processing, interpretation, and inversion of geophysical data.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological datasets to refine targets.
• Mentor and guide junior geophysicists and geological teams.
• Prepare comprehensive geophysical reports for management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of new geophysical technologies and assess applicability.
• Contribute to overall exploration strategy and company success.

Skills

Geophysics data processing

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Technical report writing

Stakeholder presentation

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Geosoft Oasis Montaj

MAGPIE

EMIGMA

Velox

Job description

Placements24 invites a Lead Exploration Geophysicist to spearhead geophysical investigations for mineral exploration near Randburg, Gauteng. You will plan, execute, and interpret seismic, magnetic, gravity, and EM surveys, while mentoring a team of geophysicists and collaborating with geology and geochemistry teams.

You will drive strategy, oversee contractors, present findings to management, and stay at the forefront of geophysical techniques to enhance discovery potential.