Senior Exploration Geologist - Lead Gold & PGMs Ventures

Placements24; Klerksdorp; In loco; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Exploration Geologist to lead regional and project exploration activities in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. You will guide targets, perform 3D geological modeling, and coordinate geophysics and drilling programs while managing budgets and mentoring a team of geoscientists.

The role emphasizes delivering resource estimates, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, with relocation

Competenze

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology or a related Earth Science discipline from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with focus on gold, PGMs, or base metals.
• Demonstrated success in discovering economic mineral deposits.
• Expertise in geological interpretation, structural analysis, and ore deposit modeling.
• Proficiency in exploration data management, GIS software, and 3D geological modeling software.
• Strong understanding of geophysics and geochemistry relevant to mineral exploration.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication abilities.
• Professional Geoscientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) registration or eligibility is highly desirable.

Mansioni

• Develop regional and project-specific exploration strategies and work programs to identify new deposits.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping, sampling, and data analysis to define targets.
• Plan, supervise, and interpret results from geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, and drilling programs (RC, diamond).
• Construct and manage 3D geological models integrating all data to define mineral resource estimates.
• Evaluate exploration projects for potential acquisition or joint venture; provide expert opinions.
• Manage exploration budgets, resources, and timelines to meet objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior geologists and teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with mine geology and mine planning teams to convert resource to reserve.

Conoscenze

Geology expertise

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

GIS proficiency

Technical reporting

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Geology

Strumenti

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ioGAS

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Exploration Geologist to lead regional and project exploration activities in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa. You will guide targets, perform 3D geological modeling, and coordinate geophysics and drilling programs while managing budgets and mentoring a team of geoscientists.

The role emphasizes delivering resource estimates, evaluating acquisition opportunities, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, with relocation