Senior Mine Geologist — Resource Estimation & Modeling

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a senior mine geologist with extensive experience in resource estimation to lead geological modeling and reporting efforts. You will develop robust models and collaborate with mine planning teams to align resources with planning assumptions.

The ideal candidate has a MSc in Geology, 7+ years in mine geology, and strong skills in geostatistics and software such as Leapfrog, Micromine or Vulcan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• 7+ years in mine geology with resource estimation.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, Micromine or Vulcan.
• Strong geostatistical knowledge.
• Experience with local deposit types in the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate geological models and wireframes for resource estimation.
• Perform geostatistical analysis and resource modeling using industry-standard software.
• Data validation, quality control, and interpretation.
• Prepare resource and reserve reports per industry standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).
• Collaborate with mine planning engineers to integrate resource models.
• Support exploration targeting and drilling programs.

Skills

Geology

Geostatistics

Geological modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MSc Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Micromine

Vulcan

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a senior mine geologist with extensive experience in resource estimation to lead geological modeling and reporting efforts. You will develop robust models and collaborate with mine planning teams to align resources with planning assumptions.

The ideal candidate has a MSc in Geology, 7+ years in mine geology, and strong skills in geostatistics and software such as Leapfrog, Micromine or Vulcan.