Senior Base Metals Exploration Geologist – Lead Targets (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and education

Field allowances and travel expenses

Career advancement opportunities

Fieldwork in Pretoria and Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead base metals exploration programs in Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng regions. You will oversee mapping, sampling, drilling campaigns, and the development of 3D geological models, collaborating with geoscientists and engineers to advance projects from greenfield concepts to resource delineation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral exploration, with copper, nickel, and cobalt experience, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in mineral exploration, with a focus on base metals (Cu, Ni, Co).
• Management of exploration projects from greenfield to brownfield.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, ArcGIS).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, mineral deposits, and geochemistry.
• Experience with geophysical and geochemical exploration techniques.
• Excellent data analysis, interpretation and reporting skills.
• Ability to conduct extensive fieldwork in diverse terrains.
• Familiarity with South African geology and exploration landscape.
• Strong project management and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geological exploration programs for base metals in Pretoria and associated regions.
• Conduct geological mapping, sampling and data interpretation to identify exploration targets.
• Design and oversee drilling programs (diamond, RC, AC), including core logging and QA/QC.
• Interpret and integrate geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data to build 3D models.
• Perform geological resource estimation and contribute to scoping studies.
• Manage exploration budgets and timelines with efficient resource use.
• Collaborate with external consultants and service providers as needed.
• Prepare detailed geological reports and proposals for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, safety standards and environmental regulations in Gauteng.
• Stay updated on latest exploration technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Geology expertise

Data analysis

Interpretation

Project management

Team collaboration

Fieldwork

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead base metals exploration programs in Pretoria and surrounding Gauteng regions. You will oversee mapping, sampling, drilling campaigns, and the development of 3D geological models, collaborating with geoscientists and engineers to advance projects from greenfield concepts to resource delineation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mineral exploration, with copper, nickel, and cobalt experience, plus proficiency in