Senior Geologist — Frontier Hydrocarbon Prospecting

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave for development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead exploration efforts in the Oil & Gas sector. You will interpret geological data, develop exploration strategies, and collaborate with subsurface and engineering teams to evaluate new prospect areas.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Geology, 8+ years of experience in exploration geology, and strong skills in seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and petroleum systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in exploration geology within Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in Petrel and Kingdom; seismic interpretation & geological modeling.
• Strong understanding of petroleum systems, basin analysis, and structural geology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon prospects.
• Develop and execute exploration plans, including seismic surveys and exploratory drilling programs.
• Perform basin analysis and regional geological assessments to understand resource potential.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to build integrated subsurface models.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and prospect memorandums for management review and investment decisions.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geological modeling

Petroleum systems

Basin analysis

Structural geology

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology or related geoscience discipline

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead exploration efforts in the Oil & Gas sector. You will interpret geological data, develop exploration strategies, and collaborate with subsurface and engineering teams to evaluate new prospect areas.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in Geology, 8+ years of experience in exploration geology, and strong skills in seismic interpretation, basin analysis, and petroleum systems.