On-Site Lead Drilling Supervisor

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Risk cover

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drilling Supervisor to oversee on-site drilling operations near Rustenburg, North West. The role demands extensive field experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety.

The successful candidate will manage drilling crews, equipment, and collaboration with geologists and engineers to optimize well plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of safety in all activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive drilling experience in Oil & Gas.
• IWCF Level 4 certification preferred.
• Experience with directional drilling and complex wellbore construction is desirable.
• Strong leadership and ability to Foster safety culture under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all drilling operations, including planning, execution and completion.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor drilling crews and optimize performance.
• Monitor progress and address non-productive time with corrective actions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and tool reliability.
• Prepare daily drilling reports and safety observations.
• Collaborate with geologists and reservoir engineers on plans.
• Manage inventory of drilling supplies and equipment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and permit approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Decision making

Safety culture

Communication

Education

IWCF Level 4

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Drilling Supervisor to oversee on-site drilling operations near Rustenburg, North West. The role demands extensive field experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety.

The successful candidate will manage drilling crews, equipment, and collaboration with geologists and engineers to optimize well plans while ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture of safety in all activities.