Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Data Insight & Exploration

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonus

Training opportunities

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geophysicist based in Polokwane to lead seismic data interpretation and integration within the oil and gas exploration team. You will develop subsurface models and guide exploration decisions with advanced geophysical techniques.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Geophysics or related Earth science field and 8+ years of experience in exploration geophysics, with proficiency in Petrel, HampsonRussell, and OpendTect.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Physics, or a related Earth Science field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in exploration geophysics.
• Proficiency with seismic interpretation and processing software (Petrel, HampsonRussell, OpendTect).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and quality control seismic data (2D/3D/4D).
• Integrate seismic interpretations with well log, core, and geological data.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to de-risk prospects.
• Prepare comprehensive geophysical reports and presentations.
• Stay updated with new geophysical technologies and workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics/Physics/Earth Science

8+ years of exploration geophysics experience

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Geophysicist based in Polokwane to lead seismic data interpretation and integration within the oil and gas exploration team. You will develop subsurface models and guide exploration decisions with advanced geophysical techniques.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Geophysics or related Earth science field and 8+ years of experience in exploration geophysics, with proficiency in Petrel, HampsonRussell, and OpendTect.