Senior Geologist: Diamond Exploration & Field Leadership

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

High-impact projects exposure

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to join our exploration team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on identifying and evaluating mineral resources, with emphasis on diamond deposits, using advanced geological methods and software.

You will conduct field mapping, data analysis, and resource estimation while collaborating with geophysicists, geochemists, and mining engineers. Travel to project sites is possible as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive mineral exploration experience (diamond focus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological mapping and sampling in exploration areas.
• Analyze geochemical and geophysical data to identify targets.
• Develop and manage exploration programs and budgets.
• Perform resource modeling and estimation with specialized software.
• Prepare geological reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Geology experience

Field exploration

Geological data analysis

Education

BSc or MSc in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Database management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to join our exploration team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on identifying and evaluating mineral resources, with emphasis on diamond deposits, using advanced geological methods and software.

You will conduct field mapping, data analysis, and resource estimation while collaborating with geophysicists, geochemists, and mining engineers. Travel to project sites is possible as needed.