Lead Offshore Geologist - Cape Town (Seismic & Exploration)

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development and industry‑

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist to spearhead offshore exploration initiatives in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will guide geological teams, oversee seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling, and drive hydrocarbon discovery while ensuring HSE compliance.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in geoscience, 10+ years of experience with offshore exposure, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists and report to JV partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in geological exploration, with at least 5 years offshore.
• Extensive experience with seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite) and 3D visualization techniques.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of plate tectonics, basin analysis, and sequence stratigraphy.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor geologists and geophysicists in offshore exploration.
• Oversee acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic and well data.
• Develop geological models and risk assessments for prospects.
• Identify and evaluate new exploration opportunities, including frontier basins.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to integrate subsurface data.
• Manage geological aspects of exploration drilling campaigns, including well planning.
• Prepare geological reports and present findings to senior management and JV partners.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in SA.

Connaissances

Leadership

Seismic interpretation

Offshore geology

Team management

Communication

Subsurface modeling

Well data analysis

Formation

Master's degree or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Outils

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geologist to spearhead offshore exploration initiatives in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will guide geological teams, oversee seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling, and drive hydrocarbon discovery while ensuring HSE compliance.

The role requires a PhD or MSc in geoscience, 10+ years of experience with offshore exposure, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists and report to JV partners.