Geologist - Exploration & Development

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary tied to performance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

International travel opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geologist to support exploration and development initiatives in Centurion. You will interpret geological data, identify hydrocarbon prospects, and contribute to subsurface models for field development.

Collaboration with engineers and geoscientists will guide exploration strategies and prospectivity assessments. The role requires a master's degree in Geology and at least 6 years in oil and gas geology, with proficiency in modeling software such as Petrel and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related geoscience field.
• At least 6 years of relevant oil and gas exploration or development geology experience.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, DecisionSpace).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to identify hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop and maintain subsurface geological models using advanced software.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to define field development plans and optimize production.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and uncertainty analysis for exploration projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of geological technologies and methodologies in the industry.

Skills

Geology expertise

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

DecisionSpace

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Geologist to contribute to their exploration and development initiatives in Centurion . This role involves interpreting geological data, identifying potential hydrocarbon resources, and contributing to subsurface modeling for field development. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and geoscientists to assess prospectivity and guide exploration strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading energy company and play a key role in discovering and developing new energy resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to identify and evaluate hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop and maintain subsurface geological models using advanced software.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to define field development plans and optimize production.
• Conduct geological risk assessments and uncertainty analysis for exploration projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest geological technologies and methodologies in the industry.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology or a related geoscience field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in oil and gas exploration or development geology.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, DecisionSpace).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Experience with sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for international travel and conferences.
• Professional development and training programs.