Senior Geologist - Exploration

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Industry conferences

Diverse projects

Randburg team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist in Randburg to lead exploration activities and prospect generation. You will interpret seismic data, develop geological models, and guide drilling campaigns in collaboration with geophysicists and reservoir engineers.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Geology/Geophysics and 7+ years in oil and gas exploration, with proficiency in Petrel and Kingdom. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in exploration geology within oil and gas.
• Proficiency in geological/geophysical interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological assessments for new exploration opportunities, including basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to identify hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and refine geological models to support exploration drilling campaigns.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate subsurface datasets.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and potential partners.
• Stay current with advances in exploration technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead exploration activities and prospect generation in the Randburg area. This role is pivotal in identifying and evaluating new hydrocarbon potential through the interpretation of geological and geophysical data. You will be responsible for developing exploration strategies, managing seismic data interpretation, and contributing significantly to the company's future growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned geoscientist to make a substantial impact within a respected organization in the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geological assessments for new exploration opportunities, including basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to identify and delineate potential hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Develop and refine geological models to support exploration drilling campaigns.
• Collaborate with geophysicists and reservoir engineers to integrate subsurface datasets.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and potential partners.
• Stay current with advances in exploration technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration geology within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in geological and geophysical interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Strong understanding of structural geology, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging exploration projects.
• A dynamic and innovative team environment in Randburg.