Mine Geologist - Exploration & Resource Estimation

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Field allowances

Performance bonuses

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Geologist in Upington to contribute to exploration and resource estimation. You will perform mapping, core logging, sampling, and develop geological models to support mine planning and operations.

Expect collaboration with geologists and mine engineers to assess new targets and optimize resource definition. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in exploration or mine geology and proficiency with Leapfrog, Vulcan, or ioGAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in exploration or mine geology.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, ioGAS).
• Experience in core logging, sampling techniques, and basic assay interpretation.
• Understanding of structural geology and deposit modeling.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological mapping, structural analysis, and detailed core logging.
• Plan and supervise exploration drilling programs, including sampling and assay coordination.
• Collect and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Develop and maintain geological models using industry-standard software.
• Assist in resource and reserve estimation, adhering to JORC or equivalent standards.
• Prepare geological reports and contribute to mine planning processes.
• Work closely with the mine engineering and operations teams to ensure geological data accuracy.

Skills

Core logging

Sampling techniques

Geological modeling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ioGAS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Mine Geologist to contribute to their exploration and resource estimation efforts in Upington . This role is fundamental to identifying, evaluating, and defining mineral resources. You will be involved in geological mapping, core logging, sampling, and the development of geological models to support mine planning and operations. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of geological principles, practical experience in exploration geology, and proficiency in geological software. You will work collaboratively with a team of geologists and mine engineers, playing a key role in assessing the potential of new targets and optimizing the definition of existing resources within their mining operations .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geological mapping, structural analysis, and detailed core logging.
• Plan and supervise exploration drilling programs, including sampling and assay coordination.
• Collect and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Develop and maintain geological models using industry-standard software.
• Assist in resource and reserve estimation, adhering to JORC or equivalent standards.
• Prepare geological reports and contribute to mine planning processes.
• Work closely with the mine engineering and operations teams to ensure geological data accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in exploration or mine geology.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Vulcan, ioGAS).
• Experience in core logging, sampling techniques, and basic assay interpretation.
• Understanding of structural geology and deposit modeling.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and mineral commodities.
• Field allowances and potential for performance bonuses.
• A supportive team environment fostering professional growth.