Senior Geologist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Health & retirement

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 currently seeks a Senior Geologist to contribute to exploration and asset evaluation in the Soweto region. The role involves detailed analysis, mapping, and interpretation to support hydrocarbon understanding and development.

You will collaborate with reservoir engineers and geoscientists to identify prospects and guide field development planning. This position offers growth opportunities within the Oil & Gas sector in a major metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• MSc in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• 6+ years in petroleum geology, exploration, or asset development.
• Proficiency in geological workstation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology principles.
• Experience with well log interpretation and core analysis.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological studies, including stratigraphic analysis and structural interpretation.
• Develop and update geological models and maps based on seismic, well log, and core data.
• Identify and evaluate potential drilling targets and assist in prospect maturation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on field development planning and asset management.
• Perform quality control on geological data and contribute to data management initiatives.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and technical recommendations for management.

Education

MSc in Geology or Earth Sciences

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Geologist to contribute to their exploration and asset evaluation efforts in the Soweto region. This role involves detailed geological analysis, mapping, and interpretation to support the understanding and development of hydrocarbon resources. You will work closely with reservoir engineers and other geoscientists to identify potential and optimize recovery from existing assets. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise within a significant metropolitan area, contributing to the strategic direction of the company's operations in the Oil & Gas sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological studies, including stratigraphic analysis and structural interpretation.
• Develop and update geological models and maps based on seismic, well log, and core data.
• Identify and evaluate potential drilling targets and assist in prospect maturation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on field development planning and asset management.
• Perform quality control on geological data and contribute to data management initiatives.
• Prepare geological reports, presentations, and technical recommendations for management.

Requirements

• MSc or equivalent in Geology or Earth Sciences.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in petroleum geology, exploration, or asset development.
• Proficiency in geological workstation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology principles.
• Experience with well log interpretation and core analysis.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to diverse geological challenges in the vicinity of Soweto.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment within a leading industry player.