Senior Exploration Geochemist — Target Discovery Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Annual leave

Funding for conferences/workshops

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Exploration Geochemist to design, implement, and interpret geochemical exploration programs aimed at discovering new mineral deposits. Based in Stellenbosch, you will evaluate targets, manage field data, and influence the strategic direction of exploration ventures.

The ideal candidate has advanced geochemical knowledge and a proven ability to apply techniques across diverse geological settings, with experience in data analysis, QA/QC, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mineral exploration geochemistry.
• Master's or PhD in Geochemistry or related field.
• Proficiency with geochemical data analysis and visualization tools (ioGAS, ARCGIS, Python).
• Exposure to multivariate statistics and geostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Design geochemical exploration sampling programs (soil, stream sediment, rock chip).
• Oversee field sample collection and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage sample submission to accredited laboratories and ensure data quality.
• Interpret geochemical datasets using statistical analyses to identify mineralized trends.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological datasets to refine exploration targets.
• Prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations for follow-up exploration.
• Mentor junior geochemists and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Geochemistry

Mineral exploration

Data interpretation

QA/QC

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geochemistry

PhD in Geochemistry or related field

Tools

ioGAS

ARCGIS

Python

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Exploration Geochemist to design, implement, and interpret geochemical exploration programs aimed at discovering new mineral deposits. Based in Stellenbosch, you will evaluate targets, manage field data, and influence the strategic direction of exploration ventures.

The ideal candidate has advanced geochemical knowledge and a proven ability to apply techniques across diverse geological settings, with experience in data analysis, QA/QC, and