Senior Exploration Geologist – Diamonds & Precious Metals

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Medical aid and disability insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Extensive fieldwork opportunities

Company vehicle for field operations

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geologist to join our client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on diamond and precious metal exploration, including extensive fieldwork, mapping, core logging, data analysis, and interpretation of geophysical data to target deposits.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in mineral exploration, strong ore deposit and geochemical knowledge, and proficiency with Leapfrog and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 6 years of mineral exploration experience, diamond/precious metals a plus.
• Proven field exploration, mapping and drill core logging experience.
• Strong knowledge of ore deposit geology, structural geology, and geochemistry/geophysics.
• Proficiency with geological modelling software and GIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regional and detailed geological mapping and surface sampling.
• Log drill core and perform lithological and structural analysis.
• Interpret geophysical and geochemical data to identify exploration targets.
• Develop and manage exploration programs and budgets.
• Mentor junior geologists and field technicians.

Skills

Geology expertise

Field exploration

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Exploration Geologist to join our client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. The role focuses on diamond and precious metal exploration, including extensive fieldwork, mapping, core logging, data analysis, and interpretation of geophysical data to target deposits.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in mineral exploration, strong ore deposit and geochemical knowledge, and proficiency with Leapfrog and ArcGIS.