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Petroleum Geologist

Gauteng, South Africa💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-27

Core

Interpret geological data to identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon resources for exploration ventures.

Role type

Exploration Petroleum Geologist

Builds

Subsurface geological models and prospect generation recommendations

Domain

Oil & Gas exploration

Required skills

Seismic and well log interpretation, Geological modeling, Structural geology, Sedimentology, Sequence stratigraphy, Report writing

Preferred skills

Proficiency with Petrel and Kingdom software

Technologies

Petrel, Kingdom

Responsibilities

Interpret seismic, well logs, and core data to construct subsurface geological models; Identify and evaluate potential hydrocarbon prospects and provide recommendations for drilling; Collaborate with reservoir engineers and geophysicists to develop integrated subsurface interpretations; Prepare geological reports, maps, and presentations for exploration strategy meetings.

Seniority

Mid-Senior (5-8 years experience)

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