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Geologist

Study earth materials to support mining, engineering, and resource exploration.

payments Avg: R52,000

description Overview

Geologists interpret rock formations, mineral deposits, and geotechnical conditions. In South Africa, mining and infrastructure create strong demand for exploration, mapping, and site assessment.

**A Day in the Life:**
Mix of fieldwork (logging cores, mapping) and office work (modelling, reporting, stakeholder meetings).

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Field briefing and safety checks

08:00

Core logging / mapping / sampling

13:00

Data capture and modelling

16:00

Report writing and recommendations

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Graduate Geologist

0-2

Step 2

Geologist

2-6

Step 3

Senior Geologist

6-10

Step 4

Exploration Manager / Technical Specialist

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 28,000 - R 90,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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