Remote Senior Mineral Exploration Geologist Lead Discoveries

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive remuneration

Flexible hours and location

Comprehensive health, dental, and退休

Career development opportunities

Global exploration projects exposure

Supportive remote culture

Cutting-edge remote tech resources

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead mapping, interpretation, and program design for global mineral exploration. The role emphasizes independence, remote teamwork, and advancing cutting-edge techniques in a fully remote setting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, mentor junior geologists, and contribute to the discovery and evaluation of new deposits worldwide using Leapfrog, Vulcan, and ArcGIS. Strong communication and field oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science.
• 10+ years in mineral exploration with proven deposits.
• Experience in mapping, structural analysis, and database management.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog, Vulcan, ArcGIS.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological mapping, sampling, and core logging for exploration projects.
• Interpret geophysical and geochemical data to identify target areas for drilling.
• Develop and manage exploration budgets and programs, ensuring efficient resources usage.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and other specialists to integrate datasets.
• Supervise drilling programs, ensuring safety and geological protocols.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and resource estimates.
• Maintain geological databases and models.
• Conduct site visits using remote sensing and digital tools.

Skills

Geology

Structural analysis

Data management

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead mapping, interpretation, and program design for global mineral exploration. The role emphasizes independence, remote teamwork, and advancing cutting-edge techniques in a fully remote setting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, mentor junior geologists, and contribute to the discovery and evaluation of new deposits worldwide using Leapfrog, Vulcan, and ArcGIS. Strong communication and field oversight are essential.