Senior Geologist – Field Leader for Mining & Energy

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance and accomm.

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead geological surveys in Rustenburg, focusing on mineral and energy resource prospects. You will interpret subsurface data, guide exploration strategies, and perform extensive fieldwork while coordinating with engineers and management.

The role requires a Master's in Geology and 7+ years in economic geology, with proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and Vulcan. Expect relocation support and a strong emphasis on mentorship and development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related earth science.
• 7+ years in economic geology focused on metals or energy exploration.
• Proficient with Leapfrog, ArcGIS and Vulcan; strong data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological fieldwork including mapping, sampling and core logging.
• Interpret geophysical and geochemical data with advanced software.
• Prepare geological reports, resource estimates and exploration recommendations.
• Collaborate with mining engineers to optimize extraction plans.
• Supervise junior geologists and field technicians.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data interpretation

Geology software usage

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead geological surveys in Rustenburg, focusing on mineral and energy resource prospects. You will interpret subsurface data, guide exploration strategies, and perform extensive fieldwork while coordinating with engineers and management.

The role requires a Master's in Geology and 7+ years in economic geology, with proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS, and Vulcan. Expect relocation support and a strong emphasis on mentorship and development.