Senior Field Geologist - Exploration & Resource Modeling

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Field and travel allowances

Career development opportunities

Exposure to diverse geological sites

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Geologist to join its exploration and resource assessment team in Upington. You will plan and execute exploration programs, interpret geological data, and contribute to resource estimation while working in a field-based environment.

The role requires 5+ years in mineral exploration, proficiency in mapping, core logging, and data interpretation, and familiarity with Leapfrog or ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mineral exploration or resource geology.
• Proficiency in geological mapping, core logging, and geochemical data interpretation.
• Experience with geological modeling software (Leapfrog, ArcGIS) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of mineral deposit types and exploration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute geological exploration programs, including field mapping and sampling.
• Analyze geological data from geophysical surveys, drilling results, and geochemical analyses.
• Develop and interpret geological models to define targets for mineral exploration.
• Contribute to mineral resource estimation and reporting in accordance with industry standards.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and provide recommendations for exploration strategies.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and mining engineers to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Geology

Field mapping

Core logging

Geochemical data interpretation

Geological modeling

Education

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Geologist to join its exploration and resource assessment team in Upington. You will plan and execute exploration programs, interpret geological data, and contribute to resource estimation while working in a field-based environment.

The role requires 5+ years in mineral exploration, proficiency in mapping, core logging, and data interpretation, and familiarity with Leapfrog or ArcGIS.