Senior Exploration Geochemist | Global Field Discovery

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Travel allowances

Medical aid

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical exploration programs across multiple deposits, including gold, base metals, and diamonds. You will design surveys, collect samples, and interpret complex datasets to identify viable targets.

The role requires 7+ years in mineral exploration geochemistry, strong modeling and software skills, and willingness to travel extensively to remote sites, including Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, and abroad.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geochemistry, Geology, or a related Earth Science field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive mineral exploration geochemistry experience.
• Experience designing and interpreting geochemical surveys for various deposit types.
• Proficiency in geochemical data analysis and statistical software.
• Strong field skills, sampling techniques, and lab QA/QC oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement geochemical exploration programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chip, biogeochemical).
• Collect and manage geological and geochemical samples following best practices.
• Interpret diverse datasets and integrate geochemical with geological and geophysical data.
• Apply geochemical modeling and statistics to identify exploration targets.
• Oversee laboratory analysis, QA/QC, and select analytical methods.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for exploration strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to steer drilling and other activities based on results.
• Stay current with advances in exploration geochemistry and techniques.
• Mentor junior geochemists and contribute to team development.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance during field work.

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geochemistry, Geology, or a related Earth Science field

Tools

ioGAS

ARCGIS

R

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical exploration programs across multiple deposits, including gold, base metals, and diamonds. You will design surveys, collect samples, and interpret complex datasets to identify viable targets.

The role requires 7+ years in mineral exploration geochemistry, strong modeling and software skills, and willingness to travel extensively to remote sites, including Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, and abroad.