Senior Exploration Geochemist - Lead Target Discovery

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical programs in the Mahikeng, North West region. You will design sampling strategies, manage field operations, and oversee lab analysis to generate high-quality exploration targets.

The role requires advanced geochemical expertise, data interpretation skills, and the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary datasets. Travel to field locations is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geochemistry or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration geochemistry.
• Experience designing and implementing exploration geochemistry programs across multiple deposit types.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive exploration geochemistry programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chip, etc.).
• Develop sampling methodologies and QA/QC protocols to ensure data integrity.
• Oversee and interpret laboratory results for accuracy and completeness.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological, geophysical, and remote sensing data to generate targets.
• Prepare geochemical reports, maps, and interpretations for stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on geochemical exploration strategies to teams.
• Stay current with advancements in geochemistry and related technologies.
• Mentor junior geochemists and field technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the field.

Skills

Geochemistry

Exploration geochemistry

Data analysis

QA/QC

Field sampling

GIS/ioGAS

Communication

Travel

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geochemistry or related Earth Science

Tools

ioGAS

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Exploration Geochemist to lead geochemical programs in the Mahikeng, North West region. You will design sampling strategies, manage field operations, and oversee lab analysis to generate high-quality exploration targets.

The role requires advanced geochemical expertise, data interpretation skills, and the ability to integrate multi-disciplinary datasets. Travel to field locations is expected as part of the role.