Senior Geophysicist: Seismic Interpretation & Exploration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Excellent medical aid

Retirement fund options

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a senior Geophysicist specializing in seismic interpretation to identify subsurface hydrocarbon potential. You will map geological structures, evaluate prospects and support drilling decisions with multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers exposure to state-of-the-art technology, a dynamic work environment, and significant professional growth within the oil and gas sector in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geophysics, Physics, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum 6 years of seismic interpretation experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Landmark and Kingdom software.
• Experience with 3D interpretation, attribute analysis, and structural modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid work authorization for South Africa and willingness to work in Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed seismic interpretation and attribute analysis to identify reservoirs.
• Develop 2D and 3D geological models from seismic data.
• Integrate seismic with well logs and core data for subsurface understanding.
• Conduct velocity, migration and AVO analyses.
• Map structures, faults and stratigraphic features for hydrocarbon potential.
• Evaluate prospects and appraise fields using geophysical data.
• Collaborate with exploration teams to optimize drilling targets.
• Prepare geophysical reports and prospect evaluations.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Seismic analysis

Geological modeling

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Landmark

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a senior Geophysicist specializing in seismic interpretation to identify subsurface hydrocarbon potential. You will map geological structures, evaluate prospects and support drilling decisions with multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers exposure to state-of-the-art technology, a dynamic work environment, and significant professional growth within the oil and gas sector in South Africa.