Operations Manager - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Executive benefits package including医疗

Company vehicle

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Operations Manager to oversee diverse oil and gas activities based in Benoni. This senior leadership role focuses on efficiency, safety, and profitability across multiple sites and projects.

You will lead resource allocation, teams, and strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence while upholding a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas operations management.
• Proven track record of managing complex operational projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas exploration, production and processing.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Manage daily activities of operational teams, including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and budget.
• Monitor operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor operations personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Operations Manager to oversee their diverse oil and gas operations based in Benoni . This senior leadership role involves managing day-to-day operational activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and profitability across multiple sites and projects. You will be responsible for resource allocation, team leadership, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence. This is a challenging opportunity for a proven leader with a strong background in the energy sector, contributing to the company's success and fostering a culture of high performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Manage daily activities of operational teams, including production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and budget.
• Monitor operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor operations personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas operations management , with a progressive career path.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas exploration, production, and processing.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Executive benefits package including medical, retirement, and life insurance.
• Company vehicle and other executive perks.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Benoni .