Remote Senior Exploration Geologist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Fully remote position

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Opportunity to contribute to major/min

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead remote global exploration efforts, focusing on identifying new mineral prospects. The role emphasizes data analysis, geological interpretation, and planning exploration campaigns, with Gauteng familiarity advantageous in a remote setting.

You will advance the discovery pipeline while collaborating with a geographically dispersed team, leveraging the latest mining exploration technologies and methodologies in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology.
• 7+ years in mineral exploration, diverse settings preferred.
• Expertise in geological mapping, remote sensing interpretation, and GIS.
• Strong written/verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate geological, geochemical, geophysical data to identify targets.
• Design and manage exploration programs, drilling and sampling.
• Assess land packages and generate exploration concepts.
• Prepare technical reports for internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and project managers in virtual environment.
• Stay updated on exploration technologies.

Skills

Geology expertise

Remote sensing interpretation

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology

Tools

GIS software

Geostatistical software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Exploration Geologist to contribute to their global exploration efforts, operating entirely remotely with a focus on identifying new mineral prospects. While the role is remote, familiarity with the geological landscape of regions like Gauteng, South Africa , is advantageous. You will be instrumental in advancing the company's discovery pipeline through meticulous data analysis, geological interpretation, and the planning of exploration campaigns. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future resource base of the company from anywhere, working with a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainable and responsible exploration in the mining sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to identify and prioritize exploration targets.
• Design and manage detailed exploration programs, including ground surveys, drilling, and sampling strategies.
• Conduct geological assessments of prospective land packages and generate exploration concepts.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for internal review and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with other geoscientists and project managers in a virtual environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest exploration technologies and methodologies in the mining industry.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience in mineral exploration, preferably with experience in diverse geological settings.
• Expertise in geological mapping, interpretation of remote sensing data, and GIS applications.
• Proficiency in mineral systems analysis and exploration targeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable for a remote role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team focused on mining exploration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure tailored for remote professionals.
• Fully remote position, offering extensive flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and online learning.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to major mining discoveries worldwide.