Senior Geologist & Exploration Leader (Global Projects)

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

International travel

Accommodation and transport

Professional development

Cutting-edge geological tools

Performance bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist to spearhead geological operations in the Cape Town, Western Cape region. The role oversees exploration, resource estimation, and grade control across multiple mining projects, interpreting complex data to build reliable resource models.

The ideal candidate has MSc/PhD in Geology with 10+ years in mineral exploration, strong leadership, and proficiency in Leapfrog, Datamine, ArcGIS. Travel and regulatory liaison are part of the role.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or related geoscience.
• 10+ years in mineral exploration and resource geology with supervision.
• Experience with geological modeling software Leapfrog, Datamine, ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of SA mineral resource legislation.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the geological team, providing technical expertise and mentorship.
• Develop and execute geological exploration programs to identify and delineate mineral resources.
• Oversee collection, logging, and analysis of drill core, rock samples, and other geological data.
• Conduct geological mapping and surveys to understand subsurface structures and lithology.
• Perform resource and reserve estimations using industry-standard software and methodologies.
• Collaborate with mine planning engineers to integrate geological models into mine designs.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of all geological data through QA/QC protocols.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and technical documentation for management.
• Liaise with external consultants, regulatory bodies, and research institutions.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, and environmental best practices within the geological department.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Formation

MSc or PhD in Geology

Outils

Leapfrog

Datamine

ArcGIS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist to spearhead geological operations in the Cape Town, Western Cape region. The role oversees exploration, resource estimation, and grade control across multiple mining projects, interpreting complex data to build reliable resource models.

The ideal candidate has MSc/PhD in Geology with 10+ years in mineral exploration, strong leadership, and proficiency in Leapfrog, Datamine, ArcGIS. Travel and regulatory liaison are part of the role.