Remote Senior Exploration Geologist - Lead Discoveries

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

International travel opportunities

Remote work with site visits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead regional and project-scale exploration programs with remote oversight across SA, including Kimberley projects. You will oversee mapping, sampling, drilling, and data integration to delineate mineral resources while coordinating with management.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in Geology with 8+ years in mineral exploration, strong SA geology knowledge, and proficiency in Leapfrog and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant mineral exploration experience.
• Strong SA geology knowledge and commodity experience (diamonds, base metals).
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and execute regional and project-scale exploration programs.
• Conduct geological mapping, prospecting, and sampling campaigns.
• Interpret and integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to identify targets.
• Oversee drilling programs, core logging, structural analysis, and QA/QC of samples.
• Prepare technical reports and exploration updates for management.
• Manage exploration budgets and project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Geoscience software

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Database management tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead regional and project-scale exploration programs with remote oversight across SA, including Kimberley projects. You will oversee mapping, sampling, drilling, and data integration to delineate mineral resources while coordinating with management.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in Geology with 8+ years in mineral exploration, strong SA geology knowledge, and proficiency in Leapfrog and ArcGIS.