Senior Remote Principal Exploration Geophysicist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Exploration Geophysicist to guide global exploration strategies from a remote-first setting. You will integrate seismic, magnetic, gravity, EM, and IP data to identify high-potential targets and de-risk ventures across diverse mineral deposits.

With 12+ years in exploration geophysics and leadership experience, you will mentor teams, shape data-driven decision making, and drive advanced modeling and interpretation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in exploration geophysics, with mineral exploration focus.
• Experience with multiple geophysical methods across deposit types.
• Proficiency with Maxwell, Geosoft Oasis Montaj and Leapfrog Geo.
• Strong leadership and remote-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and interpretation of geophysical exploration programs (seismic, magnetic, gravity, EM, IP).
• Integrate geophysical data with geological and geochemical information to target exploration prospects.
• Manage geophysical data acquisition contracts and ensure data quality control.
• Develop and apply advanced geophysical modeling and inversion techniques.
• Provide expert interpretation and guidance to exploration teams worldwide.
• Contribute to geological risk assessment and exploration strategy.
• Stay current with innovative geophysical technologies and methods.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and share knowledge within the team.
• Prepare comprehensive geophysical reports and presentations for management.

Skills

Geophysics expertise

Remote team leadership

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics

Tools

Maxwell

Geosoft Oasis Montaj

Leapfrog Geo

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Exploration Geophysicist to guide global exploration strategies from a remote-first setting. You will integrate seismic, magnetic, gravity, EM, and IP data to identify high-potential targets and de-risk ventures across diverse mineral deposits.

With 12+ years in exploration geophysics and leadership experience, you will mentor teams, shape data-driven decision making, and drive advanced modeling and interpretation.