Petroleum Geologist – Exploration Specialist (Hybrid, Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Petroleum Geologist in Pretoria, Gauteng, SA. The role combines field-based exploration work with hybrid collaboration, balancing on-site field studies and remote analysis.

You will interpret geological data, build models, and evaluate petroleum systems to identify hydrocarbon plays. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in petroleum exploration geology, a Bachelor's (Master's preferred), and proficiency in Petrel/GeoGraphix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related Earth Science field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in petroleum exploration geology.
• Proficiency in geological software for data interpretation and modeling (Petrel, GeoGraphix).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret geological data including seismic, well logs, core samples.
• Develop and refine geological models for exploration prospects.
• Evaluate petroleum systems and assess geological risks for new ventures.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate subsurface datasets.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and recommendations for exploration activities.

Skills

Petroleum geology

Seismic interpretation

Geological modeling

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Petroleum Geologist in Pretoria, Gauteng, SA. The role combines field-based exploration work with hybrid collaboration, balancing on-site field studies and remote analysis.

You will interpret geological data, build models, and evaluate petroleum systems to identify hydrocarbon plays. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in petroleum exploration geology, a Bachelor's (Master's preferred), and proficiency in Petrel/GeoGraphix.