Hybrid Drilling Supervisor – Lead Safe, Efficient Ops

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Drilling Supervisor to oversee field operations in the Bloemfontein region. This hybrid role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative tasks, ensuring drilling projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

You will lead drilling crews, manage rigs and equipment, coordinate logistics, and liaise with geologists and engineers to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of drilling supervision experience.
• Experience with RC, diamond, and DTH drilling.
• Strong knowledge of drilling equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage on-site and remote admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily drilling operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Manage drilling crews, provide training and performance oversight.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of drilling rigs and equipment.
• Manage drilling consumables, logistics, and inventory.
• Liaise with geologists and engineers to meet targets.
• Prepare daily drilling reports and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Team management

Drilling supervision

Tools

Drilling rigs

Maintenance troubleshooting

Equipment logistics

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Drilling Supervisor to oversee field operations in the Bloemfontein region. This hybrid role combines on-site supervision with remote administrative tasks, ensuring drilling projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

You will lead drilling crews, manage rigs and equipment, coordinate logistics, and liaise with geologists and engineers to meet targets.