Strategic Exploration Leader - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Exploration Manager to lead expanding exploration activities in the Western Cape, Cape Town region. You will oversee target generation, resource definition, and portfolio development, guiding a team of geoscientists to deliver robust project pipelines.

This senior role demands a visionary leader with deep experience in drilling, sampling, assays, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement with government, local communities, and joint venture partners; hybrid work

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economic Geology, Earth Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in mineral exploration with track record of deposits.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Expertise in geological interpretation, resource estimation and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic exploration plans for new mineral assets.
• Lead a geoscience team of geologists, geophysicists and technicians.
• Oversee drilling, sampling and assaying programs.
• Analyze data, interpret results and decide on project progression.
• Manage exploration budgets for cost efficiency and allocation.
• Build relationships with government, communities and JV partners.

Skills

Advanced degree in Economic Geology

Geology/Earth Sciences

Team leadership

Geophysical methods

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Education

Advanced degree in Economic Geology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Exploration Manager to lead expanding exploration activities in the Western Cape, Cape Town region. You will oversee target generation, resource definition, and portfolio development, guiding a team of geoscientists to deliver robust project pipelines.

This senior role demands a visionary leader with deep experience in drilling, sampling, assays, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement with government, local communities, and joint venture partners; hybrid work