Remote Principal Exploration Geoscientist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-based bonuses

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

Fully remote role

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join a globally distributed team, operating remotely from anywhere within South Africa. This senior role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and advancing new mineral exploration opportunities across commodities and settings.

You will integrate geophysical, geochemical, geological modeling, and remote sensing to target areas, lead programs, mentor junior staff, and help shape the company's exploration strategy

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, or related Earth Science field.
• A minimum of 10 years in mineral exploration with focus on target generation and project evaluation.
• Demonstrated success in discovering economically significant mineral deposits.
• Expertise interpreting geophysical datasets (magnetic, gravity, EM, seismic) and geochemical data.
• Proficiency with GIS, geological modeling, and geophysical processing software.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and metallogeny across deposits.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage remote projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead interpretation and integration of diverse geoscience datasets to generate exploration targets.
• Develop and manage exploration programs including targeting, surveys, and drilling campaigns.
• Conduct geological analysis and 3D modeling of prospective areas.
• Evaluate geological potential and economic viability of projects.
• Collaborate with remote teams of geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists worldwide.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior exploration staff and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated on exploration technologies and data analysis methods.
• Contribute to strategic direction of exploration portfolio.
• Manage budgets and resources for exploration projects.

Connaissances

Geoscience expertise

Data interpretation

Remote work independence

Technical communication

Formation

Master's or PhD in Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry

Outils

GIS

Geological modeling

Geophysical processing

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join a globally distributed team, operating remotely from anywhere within South Africa. This senior role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and advancing new mineral exploration opportunities across commodities and settings.

You will integrate geophysical, geochemical, geological modeling, and remote sensing to target areas, lead programs, mentor junior staff, and help shape the company's exploration strategy