Port Elizabeth Principal Geologist, Global Exploration Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geologist to lead critical exploration initiatives in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role requires directing regional exploration strategies, field campaigns, data interpretation and high‑level geological modelling to identify new mineral resources.

You will oversee drilling programs (diamond and RC), lead a team of geologists, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance projects from grassroots to development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration.
• Proven experience leading exploration campaigns from grassroots to advanced stages.
• Expertise in geological mapping, structural geology, and ore deposit formation.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, ArcGIS).
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional exploration strategies using mapping, remote sensing and historical data.
• Plan, manage and oversee detailed geological fieldwork including mapping, sampling and surveying.
• Interpret geophysical and geochemical data to identify drilling targets.
• Design and manage diamond and RC drilling programs, including core logging and analysis.
• Conduct geological modeling and resource estimation using standard software.
• Evaluate exploration prospects and provide technical recommendations for project progression.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, presentations and proposals for stakeholders; mentor junior geologists.

Skills

Geology expertise

Leadership

Geological mapping

Geological modeling

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geologist to lead critical exploration initiatives in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. The role requires directing regional exploration strategies, field campaigns, data interpretation and high‑level geological modelling to identify new mineral resources.

You will oversee drilling programs (diamond and RC), lead a team of geologists, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance projects from grassroots to development.