Senior Exploration Geochemist – Kimberley Target Discovery

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and travel

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks a Principal Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical exploration programs, from design to interpretation, using advanced analytical techniques and dispersion models to target mineralization.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, collaborating with geology and geophysics teams, and integrating soil, sediment and rock data to craft exploration targets. On‑site work in Kimberley and regional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Geochemistry, Economic Geology, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in exploration geochemistry.
• Expertise in geochemical sampling techniques and analytical methods.
• Proficiency with geochemical data analysis software and statistical packages.
• Strong understanding of mineral deposit types and their geochemical signatures.
• Experience with GIS software for spatial data integration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership capabilities and mentoring experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Kimberley with regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee comprehensive geochemical exploration surveys, including soil, stream sediment, rock chip, and biogeochemical sampling.
• Select appropriate analytical methods and laboratories for sample analysis, ensuring high-quality data.
• Interpret complex geochemical datasets using statistical and multivariate analysis techniques.
• Develop and apply geochemical dispersion models to identify potential mineralization sources.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data to generate exploration targets.
• Manage geochemical data compilation, database development, and QA/QC protocols.
• Prepare detailed geochemical exploration reports, summaries, and recommendations for exploration teams.
• Collaborate with exploration geologists and geophysicists to refine exploration strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in exploration geochemistry and analytical technologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geochemists and field technicians.

Skills

Geochemistry expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Geochemistry

MSc in Economic Geology

Tools

ioGAS

Geochemist's Workbench

GIS

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA, seeks a Principal Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical exploration programs, from design to interpretation, using advanced analytical techniques and dispersion models to target mineralization.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, collaborating with geology and geophysics teams, and integrating soil, sediment and rock data to craft exploration targets. On‑site work in Kimberley and regional travel are expected.