Lead Drilling Supervisor – Field Operations & Safety

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 277,000 - 738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accomodation provided

Medical coverage

Career development

Leave entitlements

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor to oversee operations in Rustenburg, North West. This field-based role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring safe, efficient drilling and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will manage crews, equipment, and procedures across challenging environments, maintaining a strong safety culture and delivering operational excellence in the South African energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in drilling operations with at least 5 in a supervisory role.
• IWCF certification is required.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate teams under pressure.
• Experience across various drilling environments and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drilling operations on the rig site, ensuring safety and adherence to programs.
• Lead drilling crews, promoting safety, teamwork and efficiency.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain drilling equipment per standards and inspections.
• Oversee drilling fluids, cementing, and well control activities.
• Prepare accurate daily drilling reports on progress and status.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Manage inventory of drilling consumables and equipment.
• Liaise with company reps, service providers and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Team management

Reading drilling programs

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma

Engineering discipline degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Drilling Supervisor to oversee operations in Rustenburg, North West. This field-based role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring safe, efficient drilling and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will manage crews, equipment, and procedures across challenging environments, maintaining a strong safety culture and delivering operational excellence in the South African energy sector.