Mine Geologist: Exploration & Resource Modeling (Hybrid)

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Private health insurance

Company pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Geologist for our client in Gauteng. The role blends field and office work, focusing on exploration and resource estimation across mining assets. You will map, sample, and log cores, interpret diverse data, and contribute to robust geological models.

You will work with engineers and geoscientists to identify new prospects and delineate resources, ensuring data integrity and timely reports, with a hybrid work setup in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of mineral exploration or mine geology experience.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software and geostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological mapping, sampling, and core logging for exploration and resource definition programs.
• Interpret geological data from surface mapping, drill core, and geophysical surveys.
• Develop and manage 3D geological models using Leapfrog, Vulcan, Surpac or similar software.
• Perform resource estimation using geostatistical methods.
• Collaborate with mine planning engineers to input geological data for design and production.
• Identify drilling targets and design exploration drilling programs.
• Maintain accurate geological databases and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare geological reports and recommendations for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mine Geologist for our client in Gauteng. The role blends field and office work, focusing on exploration and resource estimation across mining assets. You will map, sample, and log cores, interpret diverse data, and contribute to robust geological models.

You will work with engineers and geoscientists to identify new prospects and delineate resources, ensuring data integrity and timely reports, with a hybrid work setup in Gauteng.