Senior Geologist – Mineral Exploration & Resource Modeling

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist in Rustenburg, North West, to lead mineral exploration programs. You will interpret geological data, supervise drilling and sampling, and develop models to estimate resources and reserves under recognized codes.

The role requires 7+ years in exploration, strong skills in mapping, logging, stratigraphy, and experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan, and Datamine. You will collaborate with engineers and geophysicists, prepare technical reports, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences from an accredited university.
• 7+ years in mineral exploration and resource geology, with base or precious metals focus.
• Experience with geological software packages (Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan, Datamine).
• Strong mapping, core logging, structural geology and stratigraphy knowledge.
• Experience in resource estimation and reporting under recognized codes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel to remote field sites and work in the North West environment.
• Valid driver's license and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute exploration programs including mapping, sampling, and drilling supervision.
• Interpret geological data from surface mapping, core logging, geophysics, and geochemistry.
• Develop geological models and estimate resources and reserves per industry codes.
• Conduct field reconnaissance and due diligence for new project areas.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, geochemists, and engineers to optimize exploration.
• Prepare detailed reports, memoranda, and presentations for management.
• Ensure SHE compliance during field operations in Rustenburg.
• Mentor junior geologists and grow team expertise.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Mapping

Core logging

Structural geology

Stratigraphy

Resource estimation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Vulcan

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist in Rustenburg, North West, to lead mineral exploration programs. You will interpret geological data, supervise drilling and sampling, and develop models to estimate resources and reserves under recognized codes.

The role requires 7+ years in exploration, strong skills in mapping, logging, stratigraphy, and experience with Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan, and Datamine. You will collaborate with engineers and geophysicists, prepare technical reports, and ensure