Senior Geoscientist: Integrated Reservoir Modeling

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance incentives

Professional development opportunities

Relocation support

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Geoscientist for its Stellenbosch-based subsurface team. The role focuses on integrated reservoir characterization, combining geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build comprehensive subsurface models and optimize hydrocarbon recovery.

The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, evaluate new ventures, support exploration campaigns, and contribute to strategic portfolio direction in a complex geological environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geology or Geophysics or related field.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in geoscience with focus on reservoir characterization.
• Proven track record in leading integrated subsurface studies and building 3D reservoir models.
• Strong skills in seismic interpretation, well log analysis and core data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated interpretation and modeling of geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to characterize reservoirs.
• Develop and validate 3D static reservoir models with structural elements and lithofacies.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to align geological models with fluid flow simulations.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and oversee data quality for subsurface models.
• Present interpretations and recommendations to management and JV partners.

Skills

Leadership

Integrated data analysis

Seismic interpretation

Petrophysical interpretation

Education

Master's or PhD in Geosciences

Tools

Petrel

Move

RMS

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Geoscientist for its Stellenbosch-based subsurface team. The role focuses on integrated reservoir characterization, combining geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to build comprehensive subsurface models and optimize hydrocarbon recovery.

The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, evaluate new ventures, support exploration campaigns, and contribute to strategic portfolio direction in a complex geological environment.