Remote Senior Gold Exploration Geologist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Remote work

Job summary

Unknown Mining Co. is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead greenfields and brownfields gold exploration programs, from grassroots concepts to resource definition.

You will interpret diverse geological data, design and oversee drilling, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with a global team of geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists. The role offers fully remote work with a preference for candidates near Sandton, Gauteng, ZA.

Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of mineral exploration experience with a strong focus on gold deposits.
• Proven track record of successful greenfields and brownfields exploration projects.
• Expertise in geological mapping, structural analysis, and interpretation of geophysical and geochemical data.
• Proficiency in 3D geological modeling software (Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan, Datamine).
• Strong understanding of deposit genesis and exploration targeting strategies for gold.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute regional and project-specific exploration programs for gold deposits.
• Interpret geological data from various sources to identify exploration targets.
• Manage and oversee drilling operations, core logging, and sampling protocols to ensure data quality.
• Perform geological modeling and resource estimation for exploration targets using industry-standard software.
• Conduct geological reviews and due diligence on potential new projects and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including geoscientists, engineers, and management.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and budgets for exploration activities.
• Ensure compliance with exploration best practices, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior geologists and field staff.
• Stay current with the latest exploration techniques and trends in gold exploration.

Skills

Field geology

Data interpretation

Project management

3D modeling

Education

Honours Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Unknown Mining Co. is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead greenfields and brownfields gold exploration programs, from grassroots concepts to resource definition.

You will interpret diverse geological data, design and oversee drilling, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with a global team of geologists, geophysicists, and geochemists. The role offers fully remote work with a preference for candidates near Sandton, Gauteng, ZA.