Lead Geoscience Strategist – Subsurface (Hybrid, Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist to lead integrated subsurface studies for oil and gas assets, based in Mpumalanga. The role requires synthesizing geology, geophysics, and petrophysics data to build robust models and identify exploration opportunities, with hybrid work including potential fieldwork.

Responsibilities include developing 3D geological and petrophysical models, seismic interpretation, and collaboration with reservoir/production engineers to optimize development strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or related geoscience.
• 8+ years in subsurface evaluation and integrated geoscience studies.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation and well log analysis.
• Strong petroleum systems, structural geology, and sedimentology knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Hybrid work environment near Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute integrated subsurface studies combining geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop 3D geological and petrophysical models for reservoir characterization.
• Interpret seismic data to identify traps and assess exploration potential.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to optimize field development.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and JV partners.
• Stay current with geoscience technologies and workflows relevant to Oil & Gas.

Skills

Geoscience expertise

Seismic interpretation

Petrophysical modeling

Data synthesis

Analytical communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist to lead integrated subsurface studies for oil and gas assets, based in Mpumalanga. The role requires synthesizing geology, geophysics, and petrophysics data to build robust models and identify exploration opportunities, with hybrid work including potential fieldwork.

Responsibilities include developing 3D geological and petrophysical models, seismic interpretation, and collaboration with reservoir/production engineers to optimize development strategies.