Senior Exploration Geologist: Field Discovery Leader

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Professional development & conferences

Field allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration programs in the Kimberley region of the Northern Cape. You will drive targeting, mapping, sampling, and drilling, applying advanced data analysis to unlock mineral resources.

The role requires extensive field experience, strong geoscience skills, and the ability to develop robust geological models. Travel to remote sites and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or Exploration Geochemistry.
• Minimum of 7 years in mineral exploration, with base metals and precious metals focus.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, Leapfrog, ioGAS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute regional and project-scale exploration programs.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to identify targets.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis.
• Supervise drilling operations and core logging.
• Develop and maintain geological models for exploration targets.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Field geology

Remote sensing

Geological modeling

Data interpretation

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology or Exploration Geochemistry

Tools

ArcGIS

Leapfrog

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration programs in the Kimberley region of the Northern Cape. You will drive targeting, mapping, sampling, and drilling, applying advanced data analysis to unlock mineral resources.

The role requires extensive field experience, strong geoscience skills, and the ability to develop robust geological models. Travel to remote sites and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.