Senior Exploration Geologist Field Leadership & Targeting

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist for a dynamic mining and energy exploration company in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead design and execution of exploration programs, interpret geological data, and guide drill targeting and resource estimation.

The role requires 7+ years field and office experience, proficiency in Leapfrog/ArcGIS/ioGAS, and strong reporting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on mineral and/or energy exploration experience.
• Proven track record in discovering or advancing mineral deposits.
• Experience designing and managing regional exploration programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage regional exploration programs for various commodities.
• Conduct geological mapping, logging of outcrops, cores and structural analysis.
• Interpret and integrate geochemical, geophysical and remote sensing data.
• Use geological modeling software to create 3D visualizations and resource estimates.
• Identify drill targets and oversee drilling operations with QC and data capture.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists and other specialists.
• Manage exploration budgets and timelines; ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Geology expertise

Field exploration experience

Data analysis

Reporting & communication

Education

BSc Honours or MSc in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist for a dynamic mining and energy exploration company in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead design and execution of exploration programs, interpret geological data, and guide drill targeting and resource estimation.

The role requires 7+ years field and office experience, proficiency in Leapfrog/ArcGIS/ioGAS, and strong reporting and communication skills.