Senior Geoscientist - Integrated Studies

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

International training

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geoscientist for its client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role leads integrated geoscience studies, seismic interpretation, and play fairway mapping to support exploration and development projects.

You will integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data to characterize reservoirs, mentor junior staff, and contribute to strategic subsurface evaluations. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Geology/Geophysics or related Earth Science field.
• 8+ years of exploration geoscience experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficient in seismic interpretation and data integration.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead geological and geophysical interpretations of seismic data, logs and cores.
• Identify mature exploration prospects and assess volumes and risks.
• Develop regional maps and play fairways from integrated data.
• Collaborate with reservoir and drilling teams to build earth models.
• Contribute to field development planning and technical reporting.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and stay updated on new methods.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Geoscience analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology/Geophysics

PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Kingdom Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic international exploration and production company, is seeking an experienced Senior Geoscientist to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng . This role focuses on leading and executing integrated geoscience studies to support exploration and development projects within the Oil & Gas industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for seismic interpretation, prospect generation, play fairway mapping, and contributing to reservoir characterization through the integration of geological, geophysical, and engineering data. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic subsurface evaluations in a collaborative and technologically advanced environment within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct detailed geological and geophysical interpretations of seismic data, well logs, and core data.
• Identify and mature exploration prospects and assess their potential hydrocarbon volumes and risk.
• Develop and update regional and play fairway maps using integrated subsurface data.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers, drilling engineers, and production teams to build comprehensive static and dynamic earth models.
• Contribute to field development planning and optimization through robust subsurface understanding.
• Utilize advanced geological and geophysical software and workflows.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and joint venture partners.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geoscience.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geology, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in exploration geoscience within the Oil & Gas industry, with a strong emphasis on integrated studies and prospect generation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard interpretation software (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix, Kingdom Suite).
• Demonstrated expertise in seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, structural geology, and basin analysis.
• Experience with integrating diverse datasets (seismic, well logs, core, production data).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.
• Experience with unconventional reservoirs or frontier exploration is a plus.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package, including performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund contributions, will be offered.
• Opportunities for professional development, international training, and career advancement within a globally recognized Oil & Gas operator are abundant.
• This role in Sandton, Gauteng , offers the chance to work on challenging exploration opportunities with a leading company committed to innovation and sustainable resource development.
• A hybrid work arrangement is available.