Senior Geoscientist: Global Exploration & New Ventures

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus potential

Medical aid coverage

Retirement annuity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for our client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on subsurface interpretation, geological modeling and prospect generation within hydrocarbon or critical mineral exploration.

You will integrate seismic, well logs, cores and geochemistry data to assess resource potential, manage exploration risk and develop strategies for onshore and offshore opportunities. Occasional domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in exploration geoscience with emphasis on prospect generation and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic interpretation, structural geology and basin analysis.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom Suite and GOCAD.
• Experience with data integration and geological modeling workflows.
• Strong understanding of play-based exploration concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and rank exploration and new venture opportunities globally.
• Integrate multidisciplinary geoscience data to develop geological models.
• Conduct prospectivity mapping and assess geological risk for potential resources.
• Utilize advanced interpretation software for seismic data analysis and mapping.
• Perform geological basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
• Collaborate with exploration teams including geophysicists, geologists and reservoir engineers.
• Prepare technical presentations and reports for management and partners.
• Contribute to exploration strategy development and business plans.
• Stay updated on new tech and industry trends in geoscience.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share expertise.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Structural geology

Basin analysis

Data integration

Play-based exploration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Geology / Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

GOCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for our client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on subsurface interpretation, geological modeling and prospect generation within hydrocarbon or critical mineral exploration.

You will integrate seismic, well logs, cores and geochemistry data to assess resource potential, manage exploration risk and develop strategies for onshore and offshore opportunities. Occasional domestic/international travel is expected.