Hybrid Geologist: Oil & Gas Exploration & Appraisal

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Geologist to support exploration and appraisal efforts in the oil and gas sector. You will analyze geological data, interpret seismic surveys, and help build geological models for resource assessment.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, collaboration with geophysicists and engineers, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic energy company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years experience in geological exploration within Oil & Gas.
• Strong skills in seismic interpretation and geological modeling software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Proficiency in well log analysis and core description.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geological data, including well logs, core samples, and seismic surveys.
• Develop and refine geological models for exploration and appraisal targets.
• Identify and assess potential hydrocarbon reservoirs and estimate resource volumes.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic data interpretation and structural mapping.
• Work closely with reservoir engineers on reservoir characterization and static model building.
• Contribute to planning and execution of exploration and appraisal drilling programs.
• Prepare geological reports and presentations for internal review and external stakeholders.
• Ensure geological data management and quality control.

Skills

Geology expertise

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Geological modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Geologist to support exploration and appraisal efforts in the oil and gas sector. You will analyze geological data, interpret seismic surveys, and help build geological models for resource assessment.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, collaboration with geophysicists and engineers, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic energy company.