Senior Geologist: Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

Placements24; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement fund

Annual leave & holidays

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Modern office Polokwane

Access to advanced databases

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Senior Geologist with specialized expertise in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy to lead detailed core, well log, and outcrop interpretation. You will build robust subsurface models, assess reservoir quality, and mentor junior geologists in depositional analysis.

This on-site position requires collaboration with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, relocation support, and access to advanced geological databases to drive exploration success in new

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology with a specialization in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in sedimentological and stratigraphic interpretation.
• Proven expertise in core description, thin section analysis, and facies modeling.
• Strong understanding of sequence stratigraphy, depositional systems, and basin analysis.
• Proficiency with geological workstation software (Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Experience integrating geological and geophysical datasets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in the Limpopo region, Polokwane preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed sedimentological analysis of core samples, including facies identification, description, and interpretation.
• Develop and refine sequence stratigraphic frameworks for exploration and development assets.
• Integrate sedimentological and stratigraphic data with well logs, seismic data, and outcrop analogues.
• Build detailed subsurface geological models that accurately represent depositional environments and reservoir architecture.
• Assess reservoir quality, heterogeneity, and potential hydrocarbon storage capacity based on sedimentological studies.
• Collaborate with geophysicists to correlate seismic features with stratigraphic interpretations.
• Work closely with petrophysicists to refine log interpretation and understand pore systems.
• Contribute to prospect generation, risk assessment, and the development of exploration and appraisal strategies.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, core descriptions, and presentations.
• Mentor junior geologists in sedimentology and stratigraphic analysis techniques.
• Stay current with advancements in sedimentological analysis techniques and related software.

Conocimientos

Sedimentology

Stratigraphy

Core description

Thin section analysis

Facies modeling

Sequence stratigraphy

Depositional systems

Basin analysis

Seismic-log integration

Analytical thinking

Communication/presentation

Team mentoring

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology (Sedimentology & Stratigraphy)

Herramientas

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Senior Geologist with specialized expertise in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy to lead detailed core, well log, and outcrop interpretation. You will build robust subsurface models, assess reservoir quality, and mentor junior geologists in depositional analysis.

This on-site position requires collaboration with geophysicists and reservoir engineers, relocation support, and access to advanced geological databases to drive exploration success in new