Senior Reservoir Geologist — Lead Subsurface Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Geologist for our energy exploration client in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead geological assessments to support field development strategies, working with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and geochemists to build integrated subsurface models.

The role demands a PhD or MSc with 8+ years of experience in reservoir characterization, seismic interpretation, and petrophysical analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related earth science discipline.
• 8+ years of exploration or production geology experience with emphasis on reservoir characterization.
• Proficiency in Petrel, GeoViz, and DecisionSpace software.
• Strong seismic interpretation, sequence stratigraphy, and sedimentology knowledge.
• Experience with petrophysical analysis and log interpretation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine geological models of reservoir systems using core data, logs, seismic, and production data.
• Characterize reservoir heterogeneity, depositional environments, and traps.
• Integrate geological with engineering and geophysical data for subsurface understanding.
• Perform petrophysical analysis to determine porosity, permeability, and saturation.
• Contribute to exploration prospects and appraisal studies.
• Prepare geological reports and recommendations for management and JV partners.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers to optimize field development plans.
• Mentor junior geologists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Reservoir characterization

Seismic interpretation

Petrophysical analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics

PhD (preferred) in related field

Tools

Petrel

GeoViz

DecisionSpace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Geologist for our energy exploration client in Klerksdorp, North West. You will lead geological assessments to support field development strategies, working with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and geochemists to build integrated subsurface models.

The role demands a PhD or MSc with 8+ years of experience in reservoir characterization, seismic interpretation, and petrophysical analysis.