Senior Structural Geologist - 3D Modeling & Mine Planning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension fund

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geologist in the Bloemfontein area to lead structural interpretation for mining operations and exploration projects. The role focuses on developing 3D structural models from mapping, drilling data, and geophysical information to guide mine planning and resource estimation.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology with a specialization in Structural Geology or Tectonics and brings 10–15 years of mining industry experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology with a specialization in Structural Geology or Tectonics.
• 10–15+ years in structural geological interpretation, with mining sector experience.
• Experience integrating diverse datasets (surface mapping, core logging, geophysics, geochemistry).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural geological interpretation for active mining operations and exploration projects.
• Develop and refine detailed 3D structural models using mapping, drilling data and geophysics.
• Analyze complex structural features and their relation to mineralization.
• Collaborate with resource geologists, mine planning engineers and geophysicists for integrated models.
• Mentor junior geologists in structural analysis techniques.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and geological summaries.

Skills

Structural geology

3D modeling

Data integration

Leadership/mentoring

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology (Structural Geology/Tectonics)

Tools

Leapfrog

Vulcan

SKUA-GOCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Geologist in the Bloemfontein area to lead structural interpretation for mining operations and exploration projects. The role focuses on developing 3D structural models from mapping, drilling data, and geophysical information to guide mine planning and resource estimation.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology with a specialization in Structural Geology or Tectonics and brings 10–15 years of mining industry experience, with strong leadership and