Senior Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

International travel

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geologist to lead exploration initiatives around Nelspruit, identifying targets, overseeing geological mapping and sampling, and contributing to resource estimation.

The role requires extensive fieldwork, collaboration with geochemists, geophysicists, and mining engineers, and strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards in the Nelspruit region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mineral exploration geology.
• Proven track record in identifying and advancing exploration projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, mineralogy, and exploration geochemistry.
• Proficiency in geological software for data interpretation and modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing.
• Ability to undertake extensive fieldwork in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regional geological mapping and sampling programs.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new exploration targets based on geological and geochemical data.
• Conduct subsurface investigations using geophysics and drilling.
• Interpret geological data and prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with geochemists, geophysicists, and mining engineers to integrate exploration data.
• Manage exploration budgets and project timelines effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations in Nelspruit.

Skills

Structural geology

Mineralogy

Geochemistry

Geological software

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Geological modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead exploration initiatives in the promising mineral regions surrounding Nelspruit . This critical role involves identifying and evaluating new mineral targets, overseeing geological mapping and sampling programs, and contributing significantly to resource estimation. You will leverage your expertise in geological principles and exploration techniques to drive the discovery of valuable mineral deposits. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned geologist to play a pivotal role in resource development within a dynamic mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regional geological mapping and sampling programs.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new exploration targets based on geological and geochemical data.
• Conduct subsurface investigations using techniques such as geophysics and drilling.
• Interpret geological data and prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with geochemists, geophysicists, and mining engineers to integrate exploration data.
• Manage exploration budgets and project timelines effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in Nelspruit .

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or a related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mineral exploration geology.
• Proven track record in identifying and advancing exploration projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, mineralogy, and exploration geochemistry.
• Proficiency in geological software for data interpretation and modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing.
• Ability to undertake extensive fieldwork in remote locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and international travel.
• Significant involvement in exciting new resource discovery projects.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work culture in the Nelspruit region.