Senior Geologist - Platinum Exploration & Resource Est.

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus performance-based

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development support

Paid leave

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geologist to join a leading mining client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on exploration, evaluation and resource estimation of PGMs, guiding exploration strategies and ensuring data integrity.

The successful candidate will model resources, mentor junior geologists, and drive safety and innovation in a challenging field environment, with opportunities for professional growth and relocation support.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of progressive experience in exploration geology, with a focus on precious metals or PGMs.
• Proven expertise in geological modeling and resource estimation software.
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and igneous petrology relevant to mineralization.
• Experience with GIS and database management.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.
• Experience in Pietermaritzburg region or similar settings is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct detailed geological mapping and structural analysis in exploration areas.
• Plan and supervise drilling programs, ensuring core recovery and logging accuracy.
• Perform geological modeling and resource estimation using Leapfrog and Vulcan.
• Analyze geochemical and geophysical data to identify targets and understand controls on mineralization.
• Prepare geological reports including resource and reserve statements for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations to provide geological input for development and production.
• Mentor junior geologists and promote safety and technical excellence.
• Stay abreast of new geological exploration methods and resource assessment techniques.

Kenntnisse

Geology

Data analysis

Communication

Safety

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geologist to join a leading mining client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on exploration, evaluation and resource estimation of PGMs, guiding exploration strategies and ensuring data integrity.

The successful candidate will model resources, mentor junior geologists, and drive safety and innovation in a challenging field environment, with opportunities for professional growth and relocation support.