Senior Geologist: Resource Modeling & Estimation

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist specializing in resource estimation to join our client’s team based in Midrand. You will develop and validate geological models that underpin mine planning and decision-making.

You will collaborate with geoscientists and engineers, use Leapfrog, Micromine, and Snowden, and mentor junior staff while ensuring robust resource evaluations and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mineral resource estimation.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog, Micromine and Snowden.
• Strong geostatistics and data interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain detailed geological models.
• Estimate resources and reserves per industry standards (JORC, NI 43-101).
• Conduct geological mapping, drill core logging, and sampling programs.
• Collaborate with mine planning engineers to integrate models into production schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and reviews for stakeholders and regulators.
• Mentor junior geologists and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Geological modelling

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Data interpretation

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

Snowden

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist specializing in resource estimation to join our client’s team based in Midrand. You will develop and validate geological models that underpin mine planning and decision-making.

You will collaborate with geoscientists and engineers, use Leapfrog, Micromine, and Snowden, and mentor junior staff while ensuring robust resource evaluations and compliance with industry standards.