Senior Mine Geologist: Resource Modeling & Planning Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent mining company, seeks a Senior Mine Geologist to lead geological modeling, resource estimation and grade control in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will work with mine planning, operations, and exploration teams to ensure accurate resource assessments and safe extraction.

The role requires 7–10 years in operational geology, MSc/BSc (Hons), and proficiency in Leapfrog, Vulcan and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc (Hons) in Geology or Economic Geology.
• 7–10 years of experience in mine geology with resource estimation.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, Vulcan, ArcGIS, or similar modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate geological models for resource estimation and mine planning.
• Conduct geological mapping, sampling, and core logging for grade control.
• Oversee geological data acquisition and QA/QC procedures.
• Collaborate with mine planning to integrate geology into designs.
• Provide geological advice to optimize ore extraction and safety.

Skills

Geology

Mine geology

Resource estimation

Grade control

Data management

Team coordination

Education

MSc or BSc (Hons) in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent mining company, seeks a Senior Mine Geologist to lead geological modeling, resource estimation and grade control in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will work with mine planning, operations, and exploration teams to ensure accurate resource assessments and safe extraction.

The role requires 7–10 years in operational geology, MSc/BSc (Hons), and proficiency in Leapfrog, Vulcan and ArcGIS.