Senior Exploration Geochemist: Lead Critical Minerals

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical programs for critical minerals. The role focuses on designing sampling schemes, interpreting multi-element datasets, and guiding drill-target selection.

You will collaborate with geologists and geophysicists, manage field programs and budgets, and communicate results through technical reports and maps. A MSc/PhD and 7+ years in discovery-focused exploration are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geochemistry, Economic Geology, or related earth science.
• Minimum 7 years in exploration geochemistry focused on discovery.
• Experience with critical minerals (REEs, Li, Co, V) preferred.
• Proficient in geochemical data analysis software ioGAS, GCDkit, Gemcom.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage geochemical exploration programs (soil, sediment, rock sampling).
• Interpret multi-element data using statistical methods.
• Identify drill targets and develop exploration models.
• Prepare technical reports and maps for stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and timelines for geochemical programs.
• Collaborate with geology and geophysics teams.

Skills

Geochemical analysis

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Fieldwork

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

MSc or PhD in Geochemistry

Tools

ioGAS

GCDkit

Gemcom

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical programs for critical minerals. The role focuses on designing sampling schemes, interpreting multi-element datasets, and guiding drill-target selection.

You will collaborate with geologists and geophysicists, manage field programs and budgets, and communicate results through technical reports and maps. A MSc/PhD and 7+ years in discovery-focused exploration are essential.