Senior Exploration Geoscientist — Hybrid, Global Mineral Targets

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Medical aid and retirement fund

International travel

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Principal Exploration Geoscientist for a globally recognized mining leader. You will identify and evaluate mineral opportunities worldwide, lead multidisciplinary teams, and apply geophysical and geochemical methods to shape the exploration portfolio and drive resource discovery.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in geophysics or geology, 10+ years in mineral exploration, and expert data integration with geophysical datasets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with a geophysics/geochemistry focus.
• Proven ability to interpret multiple geophysical datasets and integrate geological and geophysical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration programs using geophysical and geochemical techniques.
• Integrate diverse datasets to generate and rank exploration targets.
• Develop data processing and inversion methods for geophysical data.
• Oversee high-resolution geophysical surveys (magnetic, gravity, EM, IP, seismic).
• Manage geochemical sampling and interpret assay data in a geological context.
• Build 3D geological models with geophysical constraints.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Geosoft Oasis Montaj

Magix

Velocity

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Principal Exploration Geoscientist for a globally recognized mining leader. You will identify and evaluate mineral opportunities worldwide, lead multidisciplinary teams, and apply geophysical and geochemical methods to shape the exploration portfolio and drive resource discovery.

The role requires an MSc/PhD in geophysics or geology, 10+ years in mineral exploration, and expert data integration with geophysical datasets.