Remote Senior Geochemist - Mineral Exploration Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Exploration Geochemist for a fully remote role, with occasional meetings in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The candidate will design and lead geochemical exploration programs, interpret complex datasets, and generate high-quality drill targets for mineral deposits.

A strong background in multivariate analysis, GIS, and QA/QC is essential. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team, ensure robust sampling methodologies, and stay abreast of the latest

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geochemistry, Geology, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant mineral exploration geochemistry experience.
• Proficiency with geochemical data analysis software (ioGAS, Geochemist's Workbench, R).
• Strong multivariate statistics and GIS data analysis knowledge.
• Experience in designing and managing geochemical sampling programs and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee geochemical exploration surveys (stream sediment, soil, rock chip).
• Manage collection, storage and dispatch of geochemical samples with QA/QC processes.
• Interpret large geochemical datasets using advanced statistics and GIS.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological mapping and other datasets to generate targets.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for exploration programs.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists and management in a remote setting.
• Stay current with advances in exploration geochemistry and analytical technologies.

Skills

Geochemistry

Geology

Statistics

GIS

QA/QC

Remote work

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geochemistry/Geology/Earth Science

Tools

ioGAS

Geochemist's Workbench

R

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Exploration Geochemist for a fully remote role, with occasional meetings in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The candidate will design and lead geochemical exploration programs, interpret complex datasets, and generate high-quality drill targets for mineral deposits.

A strong background in multivariate analysis, GIS, and QA/QC is essential. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team, ensure robust sampling methodologies, and stay abreast of the latest