Senior Geologist: Exploration & Resource Modeling Leader

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Access to advanced exploration tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for its Benoni operations in Gauteng. The role focuses on resource assessment, project evaluation, and building subsurface models to support exploration targets and development opportunities within the region.

The ideal candidate has extensive geological modeling experience, a solid understanding of petroleum systems, and strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology or related Earth Science field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in exploration and production (E&P) in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software (Petrel, DecisionSpace).
• Strong knowledge of sequence stratigraphy, structural geology, and petroleum systems.
• Experience with seismic interpretation and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret geological data from wells, seismic, cores, and outcrops.
• Construct 3D subsurface geological models.
• Estimate hydrocarbon reserves and resources with probabilistic methods.
• Identify exploration drilling targets and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling engineers.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for exploration and development projects in Benoni.

Skills

Geological modeling

Seismic interpretation

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology

PhD in Geology

Tools

Petrel

DecisionSpace Geosciences

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geologist for its Benoni operations in Gauteng. The role focuses on resource assessment, project evaluation, and building subsurface models to support exploration targets and development opportunities within the region.

The ideal candidate has extensive geological modeling experience, a solid understanding of petroleum systems, and strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.