Senior Geologist - Hybrid Exploration & Production

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geologist for our energy client in Welkom, Free State. You will lead subsurface interpretation, identify prospects, and assess resources, integrating geology, geophysics and engineering data to build detailed models and support exploration strategies.

The role requires a Master’s in Geology/Geophysics, 7+ years of oil & gas experience, and strong skills with Petrel or Kingdom. Hybrid work is offered, with a focus on robust methodologies and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related earth science discipline is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in geological exploration and evaluation within Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation and geological modeling software (Petrel, Kingdom).
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary data sets for prospect generation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic, well log, and core data to construct geological models of subsurface reservoirs.
• Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon prospects and plays.
• Perform volumetric calculations and assess geological uncertainties and risks.
• Integrate geological data with production and engineering information to understand reservoir performance.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams.
• Prepare geological reports, recommendations for exploration and development activities.
• Mentor junior geologists and contribute to team expertise.
• Stay updated with advancements in geological software and exploration technologies.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geological modeling

Data integration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geologist for our energy client in Welkom, Free State. You will lead subsurface interpretation, identify prospects, and assess resources, integrating geology, geophysics and engineering data to build detailed models and support exploration strategies.

The role requires a Master’s in Geology/Geophysics, 7+ years of oil & gas experience, and strong skills with Petrel or Kingdom. Hybrid work is offered, with a focus on robust methodologies and mentorship of junior staff.