Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Imaging & Exploration Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a geophysics specialization to lead seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling in Vereeniging, South Africa. You will drive exploration strategy by integrating seismic data with geological and well information to evaluate hydrocarbon potential.

The role requires hands-on expertise in seismic processing, interpretation, and inversion techniques, working closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to deliver robust subsurface models and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a geophysicist in Oil & Gas, with emphasis on exploration.
• Proficiency with industry-standard seismic interpretation software (Petrel, OpendTect).
• Expertise in seismic data processing, attribute analysis, and inversion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process, interpret, and integrate seismic and other geophysical data to identify hydrocarbon plays.
• Build and refine static geological models using interpretation software and well data.
• Conduct geophysical analysis to understand subsurface structures, stratigraphy, and rock properties.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers to create integrated subsurface models for exploration and development.
• Prepare geophysical interpretations, reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external partners.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geophysics expertise

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

Petrel

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist with a geophysics specialization to lead seismic interpretation and subsurface modeling in Vereeniging, South Africa. You will drive exploration strategy by integrating seismic data with geological and well information to evaluate hydrocarbon potential.

The role requires hands-on expertise in seismic processing, interpretation, and inversion techniques, working closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to deliver robust subsurface models and