Remote Exploration Geochemist - Target New Mineral Deposits

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drx

Health insurance

Field-based work opportunities

Pension fund contributions

Collaborative exploration environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join their team focusing on mineral discoveries in South Africa. You will design geochemical sampling programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chips), analyze data, and interpret results to identify prospective areas of economic mineralization.

You will work with geologists and geophysicists using advanced software to guide exploration efforts. A strong background in geochemistry and data analysis is essential to contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Geology, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 5+ years experience in exploration geochemistry, focusing on precious metals and base metals.
• Proficiency in geochemical data analysis and visualization software (ioGAS, ArcGIS, Leapfrog).
• Strong understanding of sampling methodologies, analytical techniques, and QA/QC protocols.
• Excellent understanding of geological processes affecting geochemical signatures.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage regional and property-scale geochemical exploration programs (soil, stream sediment, sampling).
• Oversee sample collection, preparation, and analytical procedures ensuring data quality.
• Interpret geochemical data using statistical methods to identify vectors and targets.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological information to develop exploration models.
• Prepare detailed geochemical reports and present findings to the team.

Skills

Geochemistry

Data analysis

QA/QC

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ioGAS

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

GCDKit

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geochemist to join their team focusing on mineral discoveries in South Africa. You will design geochemical sampling programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chips), analyze data, and interpret results to identify prospective areas of economic mineralization.

You will work with geologists and geophysicists using advanced software to guide exploration efforts. A strong background in geochemistry and data analysis is essential to contribute to