Remote Senior Geologist - Exploration & Resource Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Geological software

Professional development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist to join their fully remote mining team. The role focuses on leveraging advanced geological knowledge and data analysis to identify and assess mineral resources from a distance, guiding exploration strategies and project viability in a flexible, results-driven environment.

You will work with remote engineering and management teams, utilize Leapfrog, Vulcan and Micromine for resource modeling, and communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in geological exploration and resource evaluation within the mining sector.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software ( Leapfrog, Vulcan, Micromine ) and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in resource estimation and reporting according to international standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, particularly in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological assessments and resource modeling with advanced software and data.
• Analyze core logs, geophysics, and geochemistry to identify ore bodies.
• Develop geological models to support mine planning and extraction.
• Collaborate with remote teams to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in surveying and resource estimation.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Geologist to join their fully remote mining team. The role focuses on leveraging advanced geological knowledge and data analysis to identify and assess mineral resources from a distance, guiding exploration strategies and project viability in a flexible, results-driven environment.

You will work with remote engineering and management teams, utilize Leapfrog, Vulcan and Micromine for resource modeling, and communicate findings clearly.