Senior Geoscientist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, life & disability insurance

Professional development & conferences

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geoscientist to join its exploration and development team in Polokwane. You will integrate geological and geophysical data to build subsurface models, assess resource potential, and support drilling decisions.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in Oil & Gas geoscience, proficiency in seismic interpretation, logging, and stratigraphy, and strong collaboration with multidisciplary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in exploration or development geoscience within Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with geological modeling software (Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core samples to build detailed geological models.
• Perform prospectivity assessments and resource estimations for exploration and development targets.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and drilling engineers to define optimal well locations and trajectories.
• Utilize advanced geological software and techniques for data integration and interpretation.
• Contribute to geological consensus building and present findings to technical and management committees.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Well log analysis

Sequence stratigraphy

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Geoscientist to join their exploration and development team in Polokwane. This role is central to identifying and evaluating new hydrocarbon prospects and supporting the development of existing fields within the Oil & Gas industry. You will integrate geological and geophysical data to build comprehensive subsurface models, assess resource potential, and provide critical input for drilling and development decisions. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, analytical rigor, and collaborative engagement with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret seismic data, well logs, and core samples to build detailed geological models.
• Perform prospectivity assessments and resource estimations for exploration and development targets.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and drilling engineers to define optimal well locations and trajectories.
• Utilize advanced geological software and techniques for data integration and interpretation.
• Contribute to geological consensus building and present findings to technical and management committees.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in exploration or development geoscience within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency in seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with geological modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom Suite).
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, vital for operating in Polokwane.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and conference participation.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and challenging projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment within the Oil & Gas domain.