Geoscientist II – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

We are looking for a Project Geoscientist to join the current Angolan Greenfields exploration team and collaborate with the broader Rio Tinto Exploration (RTX) expertise to generate and progress high‑priority projects. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to discovery and influence our exploration in Angola through high‑quality geoscience, innovative thinking and collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support by utilizing geoscientific knowledge to identify high‑quality exploration targets.
• Contribute to target generation through analysis of regional datasets, data collection, integration, field reconnaissance and fieldwork.
• Create and execute exploration work programmes to safely, efficiently and effectively test priority targets.
• Partner with project resources and service providers such as geophysics and drilling teams.
• Compile and analyse concise reports with clear recommendations communicating outcomes of exploration activities.
• Develop and maintain collaboration with internal and external technical and operational support teams to achieve programme milestones.

Required profile

• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of field experience developing early‑stage exploration targets and progressing them to drill testing.
• Experience in Angolan geology and copper is beneficial.
• Fluency in Portuguese (English desirable).
• Right to reside and work in Angola and a full driver’s licence.

Required skills

• ArcGIS
• acQuire
• ioGas
• Leapfrog

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is the number one priority.
• Top‑tier family‑friendly health and medical programmes and a pension plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.