Principal Exploration Geologist: Strategy & Discovery

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Life insurance

provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 client is seeking a Principal Exploration Geologist in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA to lead exploration programs and integrate diverse geological data. You will manage field campaigns, oversee drilling, and mentor junior staff in a challenging, collaborative setting.

This senior role requires 12+ years of mineral exploration expertise, a strong track record of discoveries, and advanced modeling skills in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan, and Datamine.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology or Earth Sciences with economic geology or exploration focus.
• Minimum 12 years in mineral exploration with emphasis on identifying and delineating economic deposits.
• Proven track record of significant discoveries or major resource development contributions.
• Expertise across deposit types and geological environments relevant to exploration focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute exploration strategies and work programs for new and existing projects.
• Lead geological field campaigns including mapping, sampling, and core logging.
• Integrate geophysical, geochemical, and geological data to refine targets.
• Model geology and estimate resources using industry software.
• Oversee drilling programs: planning, supervision, data interpretation.
• Collaborate with geochemists, geophysicists, and mine geologists for holistic evaluation.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and partners.
• Manage budgets and resources for exploration projects.
• Mentor junior and intermediate exploration geologists.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and reporting regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology or Earth Sciences (Economic Geology or Exploration)

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 client is seeking a Principal Exploration Geologist in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA to lead exploration programs and integrate diverse geological data. You will manage field campaigns, oversee drilling, and mentor junior staff in a challenging, collaborative setting.

This senior role requires 12+ years of mineral exploration expertise, a strong track record of discoveries, and advanced modeling skills in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan, and Datamine.