Senior Petroleum Geologist — Lead Exploration and Modeling

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Lead Petroleum Geologist with a proven track record in exploration and appraisal to lead subsurface interpretations and build robust geological models. The role requires leading seismic interpretation, integrating well data, and mentoring junior geoscientists while collaborating with reservoir engineers and drilling teams.

You will drive strategic studies, assess prospectivity, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to regional play fairway

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Science discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in petroleum geology with focus on exploration and appraisal.
• Extensive experience with seismic interpretation software (Petrel, Kingdom) and geological modeling.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and geophysics.
• Proven ability to integrate diverse geological datasets and manage uncertainty.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the geological evaluation of exploration and appraisal prospects.
• Interpret and integrate geological datasets, including seismic, well logs, core data, and geochemical analyses.
• Develop and refine 3D geological models and reservoir characterization studies.
• Identify and assess hydrocarbon potential, providing geological input for prospect maturation and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geophysicists, and drilling engineers to ensure a unified subsurface understanding.
• Manage geological aspects of drilling campaigns, including prognosis and well planning.
• Mentor and guide junior geologists and geoscientists, fostering technical growth.
• Contribute to regional geological studies and play fairway analyses.
• Prepare and present geological reports, recommendations, and risk assessments to management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for geological data management and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Seismic interpretation

Geology

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Geology / Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

Kingdom

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Lead Petroleum Geologist with a proven track record in exploration and appraisal to lead subsurface interpretations and build robust geological models. The role requires leading seismic interpretation, integrating well data, and mentoring junior geoscientists while collaborating with reservoir engineers and drilling teams.

You will drive strategic studies, assess prospectivity, ensure compliance with industry standards, and contribute to regional play fairway