Senior Mine Geologist - Hybrid Role in Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Geologist for dynamic projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role covers geological assessment, resource evaluation, and support for mining planning with field and office work in a hybrid setup.

You will leverage structural geology, mineralogy and orebody modeling to maximise resource value and ensure robust reserve reporting, while guiding junior staff and coordinating with engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years in mine/exploration geology.
• Experience with geological modeling and resource estimation software.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology and ore deposit formation.
• Experience with grade control and reconciliation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Data analysis and statistical interpretation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological mapping, sampling and core logging.
• Develop geological models and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with mine engineers to optimize designs.
• Perform grade control and dilution management.
• Analyze data for risks and opportunities in ground conditions.
• Prepare geological reports and management presentations.
• Mentor junior geologists and field technicians.
• Ensure compliance with reporting codes (JORC, NI 43-101).
• Contribute to exploration target generation.
• Maintain geological databases and data integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Surpac

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Geologist for dynamic projects in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role covers geological assessment, resource evaluation, and support for mining planning with field and office work in a hybrid setup.

You will leverage structural geology, mineralogy and orebody modeling to maximise resource value and ensure robust reserve reporting, while guiding junior staff and coordinating with engineers.