Operations Manager - Upstream

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus opportunities

Company vehicle

Housing allowance

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager to lead upstream oil and gas activities in the Soweto area and surrounding Gauteng regions. This senior role oversees planning, execution, and optimization of all upstream operations while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and efficient resource production.

You will manage a diverse team of professionals, mentor operations staff, and drive performance through disciplined budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 10+ years of upstream oil and gas operations management.
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of upstream oil and gas operations, including exploration, drilling, and production.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, budgets, and plans to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manage and mentor operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

MBA or advanced degree (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager with significant experience in upstream oil and gas operations to lead their activities in the Soweto area and surrounding regions. This senior role is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and optimization of all upstream operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and efficient resource production. You will manage a diverse team of professionals and contribute significantly to the company's operational success in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of upstream oil and gas operations , including exploration, drilling, and production.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, budgets, and plans to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manage and mentor operational teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas operations management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational projects and teams.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling, completions, production, and reservoir management.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and significant bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement plan.
• Company vehicle and housing allowance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for global travel.
• Strategic leadership role with substantial impact on company direction.