Senior Exploration Geologist - Hybrid Field Gold Discovery Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to drive gold prospecting in Klerksdorp, North West. The role blends field and office work, interpreting exploration data, planning drilling, and advancing new targets within a broad portfolio.

You will lead geological mapping, core logging, and interpret geophysical and geochemical data, while supervising drilling programs and preparing technical reports for stakeholders. Emphasis on safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mineral exploration experience, focused on gold.
• Experience in geological mapping, structural interpretation and drill-core logging.
• Proficient with Leapfrog, Vulcan and ArcGIS software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological mapping, structural analysis, and sampling of exploration targets.
• Plan, manage and supervise exploration drilling programs, including logging and core orientation.
• Interpret geophysical, geochemical and geological data to develop exploration models.
• Identify and evaluate new exploration opportunities and prioritize targets.
• Prepare high-quality geological reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with geochemists, geophysicists and the exploration team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards.
• Contribute to estimated mineral resources for early-stage projects.
• Maintain accurate geological databases.

Skills

Geology

Geological mapping

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

Education

BSc Geology

MSc Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to drive gold prospecting in Klerksdorp, North West. The role blends field and office work, interpreting exploration data, planning drilling, and advancing new targets within a broad portfolio.

You will lead geological mapping, core logging, and interpret geophysical and geochemical data, while supervising drilling programs and preparing technical reports for stakeholders. Emphasis on safety and environmental standards.