Senior Exploration Geologist - Target Discovery Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Field allowances

Accommodation provided during fieldwor

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead mineral exploration initiatives, with a strong fieldwork focus and hands-on mapping, sampling, and data interpretation.

You will develop geological models, plan programs, manage budgets, mentor junior geologists, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while targeting new mineral resources.

A Master's in Geology and 7+ years in mineral exploration are required; registration as Pr.Sci.Nat. is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with mining focus.
• Proven experience in target generation, geological mapping, and drill program management.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS and ioGAS.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential mineral exploration targets through desktop studies, data analysis and fieldwork.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping, sampling and core logging for various deposit types.
• Manage and interpret geochemical, geophysical and drilling data to define mineralized zones.
• Develop geological models and assist in resource estimation for exploration projects.
• Plan and oversee exploration programs, including budgeting and contractor management.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental and regulatory standards during all exploration activities.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers and management to advance exploration projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and proposals for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior geologists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Maintain detailed and accurate geological records and databases.

Skills

Target generation

Geological mapping

Core logging

Geochemical sampling

Data interpretation

Structural geology

Petrology

Mineral deposit models

Analytical skills

Fieldwork

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead mineral exploration initiatives, with a strong fieldwork focus and hands-on mapping, sampling, and data interpretation.

You will develop geological models, plan programs, manage budgets, mentor junior geologists, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while targeting new mineral resources.

A Master's in Geology and 7+ years in mineral exploration are required; registration as Pr.Sci.Nat. is desirable.