Lead Principal Geologist — Exploration & Resource Modeling

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & conferences

Sabbatical program

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Geologist to lead exploration, resource estimation, and mine planning for high-value mineral deposits in Rustenburg, North West. This senior on-site role requires deep geological expertise and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will manage geological programs, develop mapping and drilling strategies, and provide expert input to mine management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in mineral exploration and resource geology.
• Experience with gold or PGMs.
• Proven success in defining significant deposits.
• Strong leadership and project management experience.
• Ability to build and interpret geological models.
• Willingness to work in remote field locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geological exploration programs.
• Develop geological mapping, sampling, and drilling strategies.
• Perform geological data analysis, interpretation, and modeling.
• Conduct resource estimation and contribute to feasibility studies.
• Provide expert geological advice to management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Mentor junior geologists and field staff.
• Prepare geological reports and technical documentation.
• Oversee quality control of geological data.

Skills

Geology leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Principal Geologist to lead exploration, resource estimation, and mine planning for high-value mineral deposits in Rustenburg, North West. This senior on-site role requires deep geological expertise and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will manage geological programs, develop mapping and drilling strategies, and provide expert input to mine management.