Structural Geologist: 3D Modeling & Exploration Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 277,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Diverse geological settings

Potential for extension

Collaborative team

On-site role near Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geologist specializing in Structural Interpretation to join our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will help understand geological framework, identify structural controls on mineralization, and contribute to resource modeling and exploration targeting.

You'll map structurally, interpret geophysical data, integrate datasets to build 3D models, and work with exploration geologists, geophysicists, and resource modelers on-site.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences with a specialization in Structural Geology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural geological mapping and analysis in exploration areas.
• Interpret regional and project-scale geophysical data to identify structural targets.
• Integrate diverse geological datasets to develop 3D structural models.
• Identify and characterize key structural controls on mineralization.
• Provide expert advice on structural aspects of exploration programs and resource modeling.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations detailing structural interpretations and recommendations.
• Collaborate with geostatisticians and resource geologists to incorporate structural controls into resource estimates.
• Assist in the planning and interpretation of oriented core drilling programs.
• Ensure data quality and consistency for structural geology inputs.
• Stay abreast of advances in structural geology interpretation techniques and software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Field experience

Geophysics interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences (Structural Geology)

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

Geological modeling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geologist specializing in Structural Interpretation to join our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will help understand geological framework, identify structural controls on mineralization, and contribute to resource modeling and exploration targeting.

You'll map structurally, interpret geophysical data, integrate datasets to build 3D models, and work with exploration geologists, geophysicists, and resource modelers on-site.