Senior Geoscientist — Hybrid Exploration & Seismic Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant annual bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employer matching retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work in Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for our client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role combines fieldwork and office analysis to support exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in geological/geophysical interpretation, strong seismic skills, and experience with Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and IHS tools. Hybrid work model with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in geological/geophysical interpretation.
• Expertise in seismic interpretation, structural geology, and stratigraphic analysis.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and IHS Markit tools.
• Experience with prospect generation and resource estimation.
• Strong understanding of basin analysis and petroleum systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team in Mossel Bay or similar settings.
• Experience in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, process and interpret geological and geophysical data to identify prospects.
• Develop detailed geological models and interpretations of subsurface structures.
• Conduct basin analyses and regional studies to evaluate petroleum systems.
• Utilize advanced software for data integration and visualization.
• Generate exploration targets and assess risks and uncertainties.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize exploration and appraisal strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and partners.
• Stay updated on geoscience innovations and methodologies.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and foster team collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulations.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geological modeling

Prospect generation

Basin analysis

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom Suite

IHS Markit tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geoscientist for our client in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role combines fieldwork and office analysis to support exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in geological/geophysical interpretation, strong seismic skills, and experience with Petrel, Kingdom Suite, and IHS tools. Hybrid work model with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.