Senior Geologist – Mineral Exploration Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Travel allowance and field per diems

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for our Upington, Northern Cape exploration team. The role focuses on identifying and advancing mineral targets, planning programs, and leading field teams in a scientifically rigorous environment.

Ideal candidates bring substantial regional geology experience, proficiency with Leapfrog/ArcGIS, and a proactive, hands-on leadership approach to drive successful exploration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 7 years' mineral exploration experience.
• Proficiency with geological software: Leapfrog, ArcGIS, MinePlan.
• PR.SciNat registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute geological exploration programs for various commodities.
• Conduct field mapping, structural analysis and drill core logging.
• Interpret geological, geochemical and geophysical data to target exploration sites.
• Lead field geology teams, ensuring safe and productive operations.
• Develop exploration budgets and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and resource geologists.
• Prepare exploration reports and contribute to resource modeling.
• Ensure compliance with mining and environmental regulations.

Skills

Geology expertise

Leadership

Data interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for our Upington, Northern Cape exploration team. The role focuses on identifying and advancing mineral targets, planning programs, and leading field teams in a scientifically rigorous environment.

Ideal candidates bring substantial regional geology experience, proficiency with Leapfrog/ArcGIS, and a proactive, hands-on leadership approach to drive successful exploration initiatives.