Senior Geologist - Field Exploration Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Accommodation provided

Health and retirement plans

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to support exploration and asset evaluation in the Klerksdorp region. This field-based role involves detailed geological mapping, subsurface analysis, and integrating geophysical data to identify hydrocarbon opportunities.

You will work with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management to guide exploration strategies, develop field concepts, and produce reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 6 years of exploration geology experience in oil and gas.
• Proficiency in Petrel and Kingdom for interpretation and modeling.
• Strong knowledge of structural geology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy.
• Excellent field skills and ability to work in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geological field mapping and data collection.
• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to build subsurface models.
• Evaluate hydrocarbon potential and advise exploration drilling.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to target wells.
• Prepare geological reports and presentations for management.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in the field.

Skills

Field mapping

Seismic interpretation

Data acquisition

Geological modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to support exploration and asset evaluation in the Klerksdorp region. This field-based role involves detailed geological mapping, subsurface analysis, and integrating geophysical data to identify hydrocarbon opportunities.

You will work with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and management to guide exploration strategies, develop field concepts, and produce reports.