Senior Geologist (Remote) — Mineral Exploration Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for a globally recognized mineral exploration leader. This remote-first role focuses on interpreting geological data, building 3D models, and guiding mine planning and resource estimation.

You will work with a distributed team, mentor juniors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and stay abreast of geoscience innovations while delivering detailed reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Economic Geology, or related geoscience field.
• Minimum 10 years progressive experience in mineral exploration and mining geology.
• Proven expertise with geological modeling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan, Micromine).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, and petrology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive geological surveys and analyze data from core logging, assays, and geophysics.
• Develop and interpret 3D geological models to delineate ore bodies and estimate resources.
• Provide expert geological input for mine planning, design and production operations.
• Evaluate exploration targets and design/manage exploration programs.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Geology

Data interpretation

3D modeling

Remote work

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for a globally recognized mineral exploration leader. This remote-first role focuses on interpreting geological data, building 3D models, and guiding mine planning and resource estimation.

You will work with a distributed team, mentor juniors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and stay abreast of geoscience innovations while delivering detailed reports to senior management.