Senior Exploration Geologist — Greenfield Discoveries

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead greenfield exploration initiatives in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will plan field programs, map, sample, log cores, and evaluate targets through integrated data analysis.

Requirements include 7+ years in mineral exploration, proficiency with mapping and logging, and willingness to travel and work remotely in challenging environments. Successful candidates join a dynamic team in a growth-focused company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant mineral exploration experience, especially greenfield work.
• Proven ability to identify and advance exploration targets.
• Experience with geological mapping, logging, and sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with Leapfrog, Micromine, ArcGIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage exploration programs including mapping, sampling and drilling campaigns.
• Identify and evaluate potential mineral targets using geological, geochemical and geophysical data.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis in prospective areas.
• Log drill core and RC chips, interpret logs and update geological models.
• Collect and manage geological, geochemical and assay data with accuracy.
• Collaborate across geophysics and geochemistry teams to integrate data.
• Prepare geological reports and target descriptions for stakeholders.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards in field operations.
• Contribute to resource estimation for new discoveries and mentor junior geologists.

Skills

Geological mapping

Logging

Sampling techniques

Data analysis

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Field adaptability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead greenfield exploration initiatives in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will plan field programs, map, sample, log cores, and evaluate targets through integrated data analysis.

Requirements include 7+ years in mineral exploration, proficiency with mapping and logging, and willingness to travel and work remotely in challenging environments. Successful candidates join a dynamic team in a growth-focused company.