Senior Exploration Geologist — Strategy & Leadership

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Conferences travel

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Lead Geologist to spearhead exploration initiatives across diverse geological settings. You will lead geological teams, interpret subsurface data, and shape the future exploration strategy using advanced modeling and extensive field experience.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in Geology (or related) with at least 10 years in oil, gas, or mineral exploration, proven leadership, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and Leapfrog.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 10 years in oil & gas or mineral exploration geology.
• Proven leadership of geological teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor exploration teams to develop strategies and work programs.
• Interpret and integrate geological, geophysical, and geochemical data.
• Create detailed geological models and basin analyses.
• Plan fieldwork, core logging, mapping, and sampling; report to management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Geology expertise

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Lead Geologist to spearhead exploration initiatives across diverse geological settings. You will lead geological teams, interpret subsurface data, and shape the future exploration strategy using advanced modeling and extensive field experience.

The role requires an MSc or PhD in Geology (or related) with at least 10 years in oil, gas, or mineral exploration, proven leadership, and proficiency in Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and Leapfrog.