Senior Exploration Geologist - Field Discovery & Modelling

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with perf.

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Field allowances and site accom.

Equipment provided for fieldwork

Exposure to diverse geologicalsettings

Discovery-oriented work culture

Team-focused environment

Regular training on new techniques

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration activities in the Pretoria, Gauteng region. You will supervise field mapping, sampling, and drilling while interpreting data to target mineral prospects.

The role requires hands-on fieldwork, strong software skills (Leapfrog/ArcGIS/Excel), and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. You will contribute to strategy, budgets, and reporting, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and high-quality geological data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Economic Geology.
• 5-7 years of experience in mineral exploration geology.
• Fieldwork experience including mapping, prospecting, and drilling supervision.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and Excel for data analysis.
• Understanding of deposit types and exploration techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise exploration programs: mapping, sampling, drilling.
• Interpret geological data to identify mineral targets.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis.
• Oversee drilling operations and core logging.
• Prepare technical reports on findings and resource potential.
• Use geological software for data management and 3D modelling.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and engineers.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in fieldwork.
• Contribute to exploration budgets and plans.
• Stay updated with exploration techniques and software.

Skills

Fieldwork experience

Geological data analysis

3D modelling

Team collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Excel

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration activities in the Pretoria, Gauteng region. You will supervise field mapping, sampling, and drilling while interpreting data to target mineral prospects.

The role requires hands-on fieldwork, strong software skills (Leapfrog/ArcGIS/Excel), and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. You will contribute to strategy, budgets, and reporting, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and high-quality geological data