Remote Exploration Leader: Mineral Discovery & Strategy

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Executive health insurance

Professional development support

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Exploration Manager to lead mineral discovery initiatives. This hybrid role combines remote leadership with essential on-site visits to project areas in the North West province, guiding exploration strategies and teams toward valuable deposits.

You will design targets, oversee budgets, mentor geologists and field technicians, liaise with government partners and JV stakeholders, and drive the growth pipeline through innovative exploration techniques.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related geoscience field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive mineral exploration experience.
• Strong understanding of exploration techniques, project management and geological modeling.
• Experience managing budgets and leading remote exploration teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for on-site reviews and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic exploration plans to identify new mineral prospects.
• Oversee all exploration activities including mapping, sampling, geophysics, and drilling.
• Manage budgets, timelines and resource allocation for exploration programs.
• Interpret data and models to define targets and prioritize activities.
• Lead and mentor geologists and field technicians, ensuring safety and technical excellence.
• Liaise with government agencies, JV partners and senior management on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Geological modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Exploration Manager to lead mineral discovery initiatives. This hybrid role combines remote leadership with essential on-site visits to project areas in the North West province, guiding exploration strategies and teams toward valuable deposits.

You will design targets, oversee budgets, mentor geologists and field technicians, liaise with government partners and JV stakeholders, and drive the growth pipeline through innovative exploration techniques.