Senior Geologist — Exploration Leadership with Relocation

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geologist based in George, Western Cape, to direct exploration and subsurface evaluation activities. The role requires a deep understanding of geology, advanced analytics, and a successful track record in hydrocarbon resource appraisal.

You will guide a geologist team, shape exploration strategy, and collaborate with reservoir engineers to define optimal drilling targets while staying compliant with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Geology or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years in exploration geology with leadership or senior technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exploration programs from prospecting to subsurface characterization.
• Integrate seismic interpretation with well data and geological models.
• Lead a geologists team and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Geology

Geological modeling

Seismic interpretation

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

GOCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Geologist based in George, Western Cape, to direct exploration and subsurface evaluation activities. The role requires a deep understanding of geology, advanced analytics, and a successful track record in hydrocarbon resource appraisal.

You will guide a geologist team, shape exploration strategy, and collaborate with reservoir engineers to define optimal drilling targets while staying compliant with safety and environmental standards.