Senior Geologist: Exploration Plays & Prospectivity

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Geologist for our client in Nelspruit. You will lead exploration efforts, identify new plays, and integrate geological data with seismic interpretations to assess hydrocarbon potential.

The role requires a strong background in sedimentology, stratigraphy, basin analysis, and experience with modeling software. You will collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management to prioritize opportunities and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 8 years of oil & gas exploration geology experience.
• Experience with prospect generation, play fairway analysis and basin analysis.
• Strong sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology knowledge.
• Proficient with geological modeling software and data integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new exploration plays and prospects.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and well data to interpret subsurface architecture and hydrocarbon potential.
• Perform basin analysis including tectonics, sedimentology, and source rock evaluation.
• Develop play fairway maps and prospectivity assessments.
• Collaborate with geophysicists to integrate seismic with geological concepts.
• Work with reservoir engineers to evaluate reservoir quality and development potential.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, presentations, and exploration strategy recommendations.
• Mentor junior geological staff and stay updated with new methods and tools.
• Ensure safety and environmental best practices in geological activities.

Skills

Prospect generation

Play fairway analysis

Basin analysis

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Structural geology

Geological modeling

Data integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Geological settings South Africa

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science

Tools

Geological modeling software

Data integration platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Geologist for our client in Nelspruit. You will lead exploration efforts, identify new plays, and integrate geological data with seismic interpretations to assess hydrocarbon potential.

The role requires a strong background in sedimentology, stratigraphy, basin analysis, and experience with modeling software. You will collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management to prioritize opportunities and mentor junior staff.