Senior Geochemist — Target Discovery, Hybrid Work, Relocation

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Exploration Geochemist to join our Randburg-based mining client. The role designs, implements and manages geochemical exploration programs to identify new mineral deposits, oversees sampling, lab analyses, data interpretation and integration with other datasets to generate drill targets.

You will mentor junior geochemists, collaborate with geologists and geophysicists, and stay current with analytical technologies, applying statistical modeling and GIS

Formación

• Advanced degree in geoscience with a strong geochemistry focus.
• Progressive exploration experience in mineral systems, including target generation.
• Expertise in sampling media (soil, saprolite, rock) and analytical methods.

Responsabilidades

• Design and manage geochemical exploration programs to identify drill targets.
• Oversee sampling, laboratory QA/QC, and data interpretation.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological, geophysical and remote sensing datasets.
• Develop and maintain geochemistry databases and reports.
• Mentor junior geochemists and field technicians; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

Geochemical expertise

Leadership

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

GIS proficiency

Lab coordination

Team mentorship

Communication

Travel for fieldwork

Educación

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geochemistry / Geology

Herramientas

ICP-MS

XRF

AAS

R / SPSS

ArcGIS / QGIS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Exploration Geochemist to join our Randburg-based mining client. The role designs, implements and manages geochemical exploration programs to identify new mineral deposits, oversees sampling, lab analyses, data interpretation and integration with other datasets to generate drill targets.

You will mentor junior geochemists, collaborate with geologists and geophysicists, and stay current with analytical technologies, applying statistical modeling and GIS