Principal Exploration Geologist – Lead Base Metals

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

Ample vacation time

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Exploration Geologist to lead greenfield and brownfield exploration programs for base metals. You will interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to identify drill targets and design target programs.

You will manage budgets, supervise mapping, sampling, and core logging, and develop geological models with resource teams while mentoring staff. A PG registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology with a specialization in economic mineral deposits.
• Minimum 10 years in mineral exploration, with 5+ years in senior/principal roles focused on base metals.
• Proven track record of discovering economic mineral deposits.
• Expertise in structural geology, petrology and ore deposit genesis.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog, Vulcan, Surpac and GIS software; strong data handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of greenfield and brownfield exploration programs for base metals.
• Interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to target drill sites.
• Manage budgets and resources for exploration projects.
• Oversee geological mapping, sampling, and core logging activities.
• Develop geological models and resource estimates with reserve teams.
• Ensure data management and quality control in line with best practices.
• Mentor exploration geologists and field staff.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and investment committee materials.
• Engage with local communities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging exploration technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Exploration leadership

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Surpac

Geology modeling

GIS

Geophysics

Geochemistry

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Geology

PhD in Economic Geology

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Exploration Geologist to lead greenfield and brownfield exploration programs for base metals. You will interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to identify drill targets and design target programs.

You will manage budgets, supervise mapping, sampling, and core logging, and develop geological models with resource teams while mentoring staff. A PG registration is advantageous.