Senior Geologist: Resource Estimation & Modeling Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist in Randburg to lead resource estimation and geological modelling for multiple mining projects. You will build robust geological models from drillhole data, apply advanced geostatistical methods, and generate resource estimates compliant with international codes.

Collaborate with exploration, mine planning, and operations to ensure quality data and actionable outputs.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Geology or Earth Science with specialization in Geostatistics or Mineral Economics.
• At least 8 years of experience in geological resource estimation within the mining industry.
• Proven expertise in geostatistical analysis and resource modelling software (Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan, Datamine, ioGAS).
• Strong understanding of mineral deposit types and their geological controls.
• Proficiency in applying JORC and SAMREC reporting codes.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reporting and presentations.
• Experience in the Gauteng region or with similar commodities is advantageous.
• Registered with SACNASP (Pr.Sci.Nat) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and validate geological models based on drillhole data, mapping, and other info.
• Perform geostatistical analysis including variography and domain modeling for resource estimation.
• Generate resource estimates compliant with JORC/SAMREC or other codes.
• Collaborate with exploration teams to ensure data quality for modeling.
• Provide input for mine design and production scheduling from models.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of resource estimates.
• Conduct geological data audits and quality control checks.
• Stay updated with best practices in estimation techniques and software.
• Mentor junior geologists in estimation activities.
• Contribute to the mineral resource management strategy.

Connaissances

Geostatistics

Resource estimation

Geology

Data modelling

JORC/SAMREC reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

Honours Degree in Geology or Earth Science with Geostatistics/Mineral Economics

Outils

Leapfrog Geo

Vulcan

Datamine

ioGAS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist in Randburg to lead resource estimation and geological modelling for multiple mining projects. You will build robust geological models from drillhole data, apply advanced geostatistical methods, and generate resource estimates compliant with international codes.

Collaborate with exploration, mine planning, and operations to ensure quality data and actionable outputs.