Hybrid Petroleum Geologist – Seismic & Reservoir Modeling

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office in Gauteng

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a Petroleum Geologist with 6+ years to interpret subsurface data and guide exploration decisions in a hybrid office setting.

You will work with geophysicists and engineers to build integrated models using Petrel or Kingdom Suite, contributing to drilling plans and prospectivity.

Applicants should have a degree in Geology and strong sedimentology, stratigraphy and basin analysis skills, with good communication and field travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or geoscience.
• Minimum 6 years of petroleum geology experience in exploration or development.
• Proficient in sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology and basin analysis.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and well log analysis.
• Proficiency in Petrel or Kingdom Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze seismic, well log and core data to define structures.
• Evaluate reservoirs and estimate volume and quality.
• Develop geological models and maps with specialized software.
• Integrate seismic interpretations with geological models.
• Provide geological input for drilling and well planning.
• Contribute to risk assessment and uncertainty analyses.
• Prepare detailed geological reports for management.
• Stay updated on regional geology and exploration trends.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Geological modeling

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Structural geology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA, is seeking a Petroleum Geologist with 6+ years to interpret subsurface data and guide exploration decisions in a hybrid office setting.

You will work with geophysicists and engineers to build integrated models using Petrel or Kingdom Suite, contributing to drilling plans and prospectivity.

Applicants should have a degree in Geology and strong sedimentology, stratigraphy and basin analysis skills, with good communication and field travel readiness.