Remote Senior Exploration Geologist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to join a remote exploration team. You will leverage your geology expertise and data analysis to identify and assess mineral targets globally, working from a remote location with field teams and specialists.

The role emphasizes remote leadership, strategic interpretation, and guiding exploration programs without on-site deployment. A Master’s degree and 10+ years in mineral exploration are required, with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and ioGAS

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or related field.
• 10+ years of mineral exploration experience.
• Expertise in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGAS for modeling and data interpretation.
• Remote analysis and strategic geological direction capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Experience with diverse geological settings and mineralization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data globally.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential exploration targets.
• Develop exploration program recommendations with budgets and objectives.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and summaries for review.
• Provide remote technical guidance to field teams.
• Stay updated on exploration techniques and research.

Skills

Geology

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Geological modelling

Technical reporting

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Exploration Geologist to join their remote exploration team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of geological principles and advanced data analysis techniques to identify and assess new mineral exploration targets globally. You will work from a remote location, collaborating closely with field teams, geophysicists, and geochemists to guide exploration strategies and project development. This position requires a proactive approach, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to contribute significantly to the company's resource discovery pipeline without needing to be on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data from various global exploration projects.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential exploration targets based on comprehensive data review and geological modeling.
• Develop and manage exploration program recommendations, including budget proposals and technical objectives.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and summaries for internal review and stakeholder communication.
• Provide remote technical guidance and support to field exploration teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest exploration techniques, technologies, and geological research relevant to global mining.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in mineral exploration, with a strong track record of successful target generation.
• Expertise in geological software for modeling and data interpretation (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS, ioGAS).
• Proven ability to conduct remote analysis and provide strategic geological direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding diverse geological settings and mineralization styles.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration.
• Generous professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact global exploration projects from a remote location .