Senior Geologist — Field Exploration Lead

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hazard pay

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead field-intensive exploration in Upington, Northern Cape. You will plan and execute exploration programs, interpret geological data, and refine 3D models to identify mineral resources.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in mineral exploration, strong mapping and modeling skills, and experience supervising drilling teams. Travel to remote field sites and stakeholders collaboration are essential.

Formación

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geology or related geoscience field.
• Minimum 6 years in mineral exploration with regional relevance.
• Proven success in identifying and defining mineral deposits through exploration.
• Strong mapping, structural geology, and deposit modeling knowledge.
• Experience with drilling programs and supervising field crews.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS and Gemcom software.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, manage and execute exploration programs including field mapping, sampling and core logging.
• Interpret geological, geophysical and geochemical data to identify targets.
• Develop 3D geological models and resource estimations.
• Oversee drilling programs and supervise field crews.
• Prepare technical reports and exploration strategy recommendations.
• Manage exploration budgets and timelines; mentor junior staff.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Fieldwork endurance

Educación

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geology

Herramientas

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Gemcom

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead field-intensive exploration in Upington, Northern Cape. You will plan and execute exploration programs, interpret geological data, and refine 3D models to identify mineral resources.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in mineral exploration, strong mapping and modeling skills, and experience supervising drilling teams. Travel to remote field sites and stakeholders collaboration are essential.