Senior Seismic Interpreter & Subsurface Geoscientist – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Subsurface Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation for a key Oil & Gas client in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead 2D/3D seismic interpretation, integrate data, and contribute to geological models and exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology or Geophysics with 7+ years of seismic interpretation experience, and is proficient with Petrel, HampsonRussell, or OpendTect. Relocation to Cape Town is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of seismic interpretation experience.
• Experience in interpretation of 2D/3D seismic data in exploration or appraisal contexts.
• Strong understanding of seismic attributes and structural geology.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2D and 3D seismic data interpretation to identify geological structures and stratigraphic features.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and potential fields.
• Develop and refine subsurface geological models based on seismic interpretation.
• Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon exploration targets.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and petrophysicists to build asset understanding.
• Prepare technical reports and prospect evaluations.

Skills

Seismic interpretation

Software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSc or PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Tools

Petrel

HampsonRussell

OpendTect

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Subsurface Geoscientist specializing in seismic interpretation for a key Oil & Gas client in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will lead 2D/3D seismic interpretation, integrate data, and contribute to geological models and exploration strategies.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc or PhD in Geology or Geophysics with 7+ years of seismic interpretation experience, and is proficient with Petrel, HampsonRussell, or OpendTect. Relocation to Cape Town is expected.