Remote Senior Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work infrastructure

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave & professional 1

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Geologist in Exploration for a fully remote role. You will guide global exploration strategies, define new mineral resources, and apply advanced geological interpretation and modeling to drive discovery.

Requirements include MSc/PhD in Geology and 10+ years in mineral exploration, with proven data analysis, 3D modeling, leadership, and mentoring skills. The position offers flexible hours, remote infrastructure support, generous leave, and a strong

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with focus on discovery.
• Expertise in geological data analysis, interpretation, and 3D geological modeling software.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and delineating economically viable mineral deposits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage exploration programs and budgets in diverse geological settings.
• Interpret regional and project-scale geological data, including geophysical and geochemical surveys.
• Generate and advance exploration targets through systematic geological mapping and sampling.
• Utilize advanced geological modeling software to integrate diverse datasets and delineate mineral potential.
• Provide expert geological guidance and mentorship to junior exploration teams.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and resource estimates for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Geology data analysis

3D geological modeling

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science

Tools

Geological modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist specializing in Exploration to join their team on a fully remote basis. This pivotal role involves guiding and executing exploration strategies to identify and define new mineral resources globally. You will leverage advanced geological interpretation, data analysis, and modeling techniques to drive discovery success. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional with a proven track record in exploration geology, capable of working autonomously and contributing significant expertise from any location, supporting the company's ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage exploration programs and budgets in diverse geological settings.
• Interpret regional and project-scale geological data, including geophysical and geochemical surveys.
• Generate and advance exploration targets through systematic geological mapping and sampling.
• Utilize advanced geological modeling software to integrate diverse datasets and delineate mineral potential.
• Provide expert geological guidance and mentorship to junior exploration teams.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and resource estimates for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with a strong focus on discovery.
• Expertise in geological data analysis, interpretation, and 3D geological modeling software.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and delineating economically viable mineral deposits.
• Excellent understanding of commodity markets and exploration economics.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive remote work infrastructure support.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate global operations.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to significantly impact the company's future discoveries and growth.