Remote Senior Mineral Resource Geologist: 3D Modeling

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary package

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

Home office equipment and technology

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Virtual professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Senior Mineral Resource Geologist to bolster their global exploration and development team. You will generate, validate, and report mineral resources under international codes, lead 3D modeling, and collaborate with global teams from a home-based setup.

The role requires 10+ years in resource geology, strong geostatistical skills, and proficiency with Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, and Vulcan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Geology or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in mineral exploration and resource geology.
• Expert in 3D geological modeling and geostatistics.
• Proficient in Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, Vulcan or similar tools.
• Experience preparing JORC/NI 43-101 compliant reports.

Responsibilities

• Generate and interpret geological data to build 3D geological models.
• Perform geostatistical analysis and resource estimation using industry software.
• Classify resources per JORC/NI 43-101 and related codes.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with remote teams and mentor juniors.
• Support mine planning, feasibility studies, and valuation.
• Review peer models and maintain data integrity.
• Stay updated on modeling techniques and software.
• Develop data management protocols for quality control.
• Lead projects autonomously with strong time management.

Skills

Geology

Geostatistics

Geological modeling

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Datamine

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Senior Mineral Resource Geologist to bolster their global exploration and development team. You will generate, validate, and report mineral resources under international codes, lead 3D modeling, and collaborate with global teams from a home-based setup.

The role requires 10+ years in resource geology, strong geostatistical skills, and proficiency with Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, and Vulcan.