Senior Exploration Geologist: Base Metals, Field-Driven Growth

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Field allowances

Travel allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist for a Pretoria-based role focused on base metal deposits in South Africa and beyond. The position combines office work with extensive field campaigns, enabling you to lead exploration programs from concept through resource definition.

You will apply 3D geological modeling software, manage teams, interpret data, and collaborate with geophysicists and geochemists to optimize drill targets while ensuring safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology required.
• 7+ years of mineral exploration experience with base metal discovery track record.
• Proficient in 3D geological modeling software Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan, ioGAS and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and manage grassroots and brownfields exploration programs for base metals.
• Conduct geological mapping, structural analysis and geochemical sampling.
• Supervise core logging and drilling operations (RC and diamond).
• Develop and refine geological models using Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan and ioGAS.
• Integrate geological, geochemical and geophysical data to identify drill targets.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage exploration budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and other geoscientists on a multidisciplinary exploration approach.
• Assess prospectivity and contribute to strategic exploration planning.
• Ensure safety and environmental best practices during field activities.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Data analysis

Field exploration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Vulcan

ioGAS

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist for a Pretoria-based role focused on base metal deposits in South Africa and beyond. The position combines office work with extensive field campaigns, enabling you to lead exploration programs from concept through resource definition.

You will apply 3D geological modeling software, manage teams, interpret data, and collaborate with geophysicists and geochemists to optimize drill targets while ensuring safety and environmental practices.