Senior Exploration Geologist – Field Leader (Base Metals)

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Company vehicle for fieldwork
Retirement fund contributions
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead base metals programs and drive discovery. You'll oversee field campaigns, geological interpretation, and data integration, guiding junior staff and coordinating with stakeholders across remote field sites.

The role requires MSc or PhD, 7+ years in mineral exploration with strong GIS/geochemical/geophysical skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Geology or Economic Geology.
  • 7+ years in mineral exploration with base metals emphasis.
  • Strong GIS, geochemistry and geophysics background.
  • Proven success in advancing exploration projects.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and execute exploration programs for base metals.
  • Conduct detailed mapping, structural analysis and logging.
  • Design and supervise RC and diamond drilling campaigns.
  • Interpret multi-disciplinary data to define drill targets.
  • Use GIS for data integration and spatial interpretation.
  • Prepare technical reports and resource updates.
  • Manage budgets and liaise with stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior geologists and field staff.
  • Ensure compliance with exploration regulations.

Skills

GIS
ArcGIS
QGIS
Leapfrog
Vulcan
Structural geology
Geochemistry
Geophysics
Project management
Leadership

Education

MSc in Geology or Economic Geology
PhD in Geology or Economic Geology

Tools

ArcGIS
QGIS
Leapfrog
Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, to lead base metals programs and drive discovery. You'll oversee field campaigns, geological interpretation, and data integration, guiding junior staff and coordinating with stakeholders across remote field sites.

The role requires MSc or PhD, 7+ years in mineral exploration with strong GIS/geochemical/geophysical skills, and proven leadership.

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