Senior Geologist: Exploration & Resource Definition

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 has a leading mid-tier mining client in Benoni, Gauteng, seeking a Senior Geologist to guide exploration and resource definition. You will plan surface and underground exploration, supervise drilling, and integrate geological data to delineate mineral resources, with emphasis on gold or base metals.

The role requires an Honours or Master’s in Geology plus 7+ years of exploration experience, with proficiency in Leapfrog, Vulcan, and Datamine.

Qualifications

• Honours or Master’s degree in Geology or Economic Geology.
• 7+ years of relevant mineral exploration and resource geology experience.
• Proficiency in geological mapping, core logging and structural interpretation.
• Experience with geological modeling and resource estimation software is essential.
• Familiarity with geochemical and geophysical exploration techniques.
• Excellent data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute surface and underground exploration programs.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis of mineralized zones.
• Supervise drilling programs (RC, diamond drilling) and ensure QA/QC.
• Collect, interpret, and integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
• Perform geological modeling and resource estimation using Leapfrogl/Vulcan/Datamine.
• Collaborate with mining engineers for mine planning and feasibility studies.
• Prepare geological reports, exploration updates and technical memorandums.

Skills

Geology

Mapping

Core logging

Structural interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Honours in Geology

Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 has a leading mid-tier mining client in Benoni, Gauteng, seeking a Senior Geologist to guide exploration and resource definition. You will plan surface and underground exploration, supervise drilling, and integrate geological data to delineate mineral resources, with emphasis on gold or base metals.

The role requires an Honours or Master’s in Geology plus 7+ years of exploration experience, with proficiency in Leapfrog, Vulcan, and Datamine.