Production Operations Manager - Oil & Gas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Training and professional development

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a results-oriented Production Operations Manager to oversee upstream oil and gas facilities. You will lead engineers and technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible production, while maintaining asset integrity.

The role requires blending on-site supervision with strategic remote oversight, strong leadership, expertise in production processes and artificial lift/separation technologies, and a commitment to safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to oil and gas production.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in oil and gas production operations management.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong safety/compliance track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations, ensuring targets and efficiency.
• Develop strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Oversee maintenance planning to ensure asset integrity and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and develop the operations team with a focus on safety and improvement.
• Manage budgets and control costs for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Production operations

Safety management

Operations budgeting

Hybrid coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Production Operations Manager to oversee their upstream oil and gas facilities in the Durban area. This critical role involves managing the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible production of hydrocarbons. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring operational excellence, optimizing production rates, and maintaining asset integrity. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of production operations, and a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in a dynamic operational setting. This position requires a blend of on-site supervision and strategic remote oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to targets.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Oversee maintenance planning and execution to ensure asset integrity and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Manage operational budgets and control costs effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) in oil and gas production operations management.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, artificial lift systems, and separation technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in safety management systems and environmental compliance.Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing on‑site presence with remote coordination for the Durban region.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance incentives and potential for career advancement.
• Company‑provided vehicle or travel allowance.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A stimulating work environment within the Durban energy sector.
• Contribution to a company committed to operational excellence and sustainability.