Lead Geologist - Subsurface Exploration (Remote, SA)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Provident fund

Dev & conference allowance

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist for a fully remote, permanent role in South Africa. You will lead subsurface exploration, integrate seismic, wells, cores, and geochemical data to build 3D models and guide drilling campaigns.

The ideal candidate has MSc or PhD in Geology with 10+ years in exploration geology, strong proficiency in Petrel/Geographix, and proven remote-team leadership. Excellent communication and ability to work independently in a dispersed team are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum 10 years in exploration geology, oil and gas focus.
• Strong ability to lead remote teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological interpretation and prospect evaluation for new ventures.
• Integrate seismic, well, core, and geochemical data for models.
• Develop 3D geological models to support drilling and appraisal campaigns.
• Assess geological risk and uncertainty in prospects.
• Mentor geologists and technicians in a remote setup.
• Prepare geological reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

3D geological modeling

Remote team leadership

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology/Earth Sciences

Tools

Petrel

Geographix

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist for a fully remote, permanent role in South Africa. You will lead subsurface exploration, integrate seismic, wells, cores, and geochemical data to build 3D models and guide drilling campaigns.

The ideal candidate has MSc or PhD in Geology with 10+ years in exploration geology, strong proficiency in Petrel/Geographix, and proven remote-team leadership. Excellent communication and ability to work independently in a dispersed team are essential.