Senior Exploration Geologist: Drive Prospecting & Plays

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to advance our client’s oil and gas exploration program. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to identify prospects, assess risks, and guide drilling campaigns within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geology (or related earth science) and have at least 10 years’ relevant experience, with strong interpretation and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Petroleum Geology, or related earth science.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in exploration geology.
• Proven success identifying and maturing exploration prospects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological mapping and analysis of exploration acreage.
• Integrate and interpret seismic, well logs, core data, and regional studies.
• Identify, evaluate, and rank exploration prospects based on geological risk and potential volumes.
• Develop geological models and play fairway analyses to guide exploration.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and drilling recommendations.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling engineers throughout the exploration lifecycle.
• Utilize geological modeling software and interpretation tools (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Assess and manage geological uncertainties and risks in exploration ventures.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior geologists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology or related earth science

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Exploration Geologist to advance our client’s oil and gas exploration program. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to identify prospects, assess risks, and guide drilling campaigns within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Geology (or related earth science) and have at least 10 years’ relevant experience, with strong interpretation and reporting skills.