Remote Exploration Geologist — Lead Discovery & Strategy

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Equity potential

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Exploration Geologist to join a geographically dispersed team. The role focuses on analyzing geological data, interpreting surveys, and guiding exploration strategies across regions from a home office.

You will work closely with field teams, advancing discovery and asset assessment while supporting company-wide exploration objectives. The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology with 7+ years in mineral exploration, strong GIS experience, and the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Geology or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of mineral exploration experience.
• Proficiency with GIS and modeling packages.
• Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to identify exploration targets.
• Develop conceptual and predictive geological models using remote sensing and GIS.
• Plan and oversee remote field data acquisition with field geologists and contractors.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations on progress and findings.
• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting of exploration activities.

Skills

Geology data analysis

Geological software

Remote collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Geological modeling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Exploration Geologist to join a geographically dispersed team. The role focuses on analyzing geological data, interpreting surveys, and guiding exploration strategies across regions from a home office.

You will work closely with field teams, advancing discovery and asset assessment while supporting company-wide exploration objectives. The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology with 7+ years in mineral exploration, strong GIS experience, and the