Senior PGM Exploration Geologist - Hybrid Leadership

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist focused on Platinum Group Metals (PGM). You will lead exploration campaigns from targeting to drilling supervision and resource estimation, blending fieldwork with office analysis in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral exploration with PGM expertise, strong modeling and data interpretation skills, and familiarity with the Bushveld Complex. Mentoring junior staff is part of the role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in mineral exploration with PGM focus.
• Proven track record in discovering and delineating PGM orebodies.
• Strong knowledge of Bushveld Complex geology or similar intrusions.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, ArcGIS and ioGAS for modeling and data handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration projects targeting new PGM deposits.
• Conduct detailed geological mapping, structural analysis, and sampling.
• Develop geological models for PGM mineralization; refine models with datasets.
• Plan and supervise RC and diamond drilling programs.
• Log core, interpret data, and identify advanced targets.
• Create exploration maps and analyses with GIS tools.
• Prepare technical reports and present recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with geochemists, geophysicists and other specialists.
• Ensure compliance with exploration best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PGM exploration

Leadership

Communication

Hybrid work

Geological modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology or related earth science

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

ioGAS

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist focused on Platinum Group Metals (PGM). You will lead exploration campaigns from targeting to drilling supervision and resource estimation, blending fieldwork with office analysis in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mineral exploration with PGM expertise, strong modeling and data interpretation skills, and familiarity with the Bushveld Complex. Mentoring junior staff is part of the role.