Senior Mineral Resource Manager and Geology Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly experienced Mineral Resource Manager to oversee geological evaluations and resource estimation for a global mining portfolio near Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead a team of geologists, ensure accuracy and compliance with JORC/NI 43-101, and influence mine planning and investment decisions.

The role requires a Geology degree, 10+ years in exploration/resource estimation, and a track record as QP/CP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science.
• 10+ years in mineral exploration/resource estimation, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the geological team responsible for resource estimation and geological modelling.
• Develop and implement robust methodologies for mineral resource and reserve estimation.
• Ensure all resource and reserve estimates comply with international reporting codes (e.g., JORC, SAMREC).
• Review and validate geological data, including drilling results, assays, and geological mapping.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of 3D geological models.
• Provide expert geological input for feasibility studies, life-of-mine planning, and asset valuations.
• Collaborate with mining engineers, metallurgists, and finance teams to integrate geological information into operational plans.
• Develop and manage the budget for geological exploration and evaluation activities.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior geologists within the team.
• Stay current with advancements in geological modeling software and resource estimation techniques.

Skills

Geology leadership

Resource estimation

Geological modeling

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

Micromine

Surpac

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly experienced Mineral Resource Manager to oversee geological evaluations and resource estimation for a global mining portfolio near Randburg, Gauteng. You will lead a team of geologists, ensure accuracy and compliance with JORC/NI 43-101, and influence mine planning and investment decisions.

The role requires a Geology degree, 10+ years in exploration/resource estimation, and a track record as QP/CP.