Senior Geologist - Exploration Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Geologist in Cape Town to lead exploration initiatives and evaluate new hydrocarbon prospects. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and well data to build subsurface models and guide drilling decisions, working closely with reservoir engineers and geophysicists.

The role emphasizes field planning, risk assessment, and collaboration across teams to support discovery in Oil & Gas projects within a beautiful coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or related Earth Science discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in oil and gas exploration geology.
• Expertise in sedimentary basin analysis and structural geology.
• Proficiency with geological modeling software (Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of seismic interpretation and data integration techniques.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate complex geological concepts.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate geological, geophysical, and well data to identify hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop detailed subsurface geological models and maps using industry-standard software.
• Plan and oversee geological fieldwork and data acquisition programs.
• Evaluate prospective resource volumes and associated risks for new exploration opportunities.
• Collaborate with geophysicists on seismic data interpretation and structural analysis.
• Provide geological input for drilling decisions and well planning in the Western Cape region.

Skills

Hydrocarbon exploration

Geology data interpretation

Subsurface mapping

Geological modeling

Seismic interpretation

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Master's in Geology

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Geologist in Cape Town to lead exploration initiatives and evaluate new hydrocarbon prospects. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and well data to build subsurface models and guide drilling decisions, working closely with reservoir engineers and geophysicists.

The role emphasizes field planning, risk assessment, and collaboration across teams to support discovery in Oil & Gas projects within a beautiful coastal setting.