Principal Geophysicist at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Purpose

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth and advancement. You will generate new regional exploration targets and projects while assessing new opportunities for the company using geophysical exploration techniques.

You will have overall accountability for supporting the generation and execution of exploration projects using geophysical techniques, including designing and executing advanced geophysical investigations and programmes. You will utilise sophisticated methodologies to assess subsurface structures and facilitate project advancement.

You will function as a subject matter expert (SME) within a multi-disciplinary team, applying comprehensive geophysical expertise to interpret and analyse data that underpins the generation of new exploration projects and advances existing ones.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of employees and equipment to comply with both legal requirements and company policy
• Plan, lead and oversee geophysical exploration programmes with primary focus on high-value minerals including copper and other base metals; gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals; rare earth and energy minerals
• Develop, implement, and manage geophysical surveys, including airborne, ground, and borehole methods, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Perform QA/QC, analysis, and interpretation of all geophysical data sourced and acquired using industry-standard software such as Oasis Montaj
• Prepare and condition data for inversion using advanced geophysical programmes
• Generate detailed geophysical interpretation reports and field logistical documentation to confidently evaluate and recommend solutions, plans, support drilling, and operational decision-making
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, geochemists, engineers, and other technical specialists to generate new exploration targets and advance exploration projects from discovery through to feasibility stages
• Stay current with industry developments and best practices in geophysical exploration