Production Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical & retirement benefits

Housing allowance

Career advancement

Safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor to lead daily production activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of oil and gas facilities. You will mentor the team while driving performance and compliance in a demanding industrial environment.

This leadership role requires strong operational acumen, a solid engineering background, and proven ability to manage safety, environmental regulations, and production targets in a challenging

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant operational experience.
• Minimum 5 years in oil and gas production operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with production monitoring and reporting systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production operators and technicians.
• Monitor production equipment performance, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Manage production targets, troubleshoot operational issues and optimize production processes.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance, to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training for the operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Production operations

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor to lead their production team in Port Elizabeth. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of oil and gas production facilities. You will oversee daily operations, manage production targets, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and mentor your team. This is a critical leadership position within the energy sector, requiring strong operational acumen and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a challenging industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production operators and technicians.


• Monitor production equipment performance, identify deviations and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.


• Manage production targets, troubleshoot operational issues and optimize production processes.


• Oversee maintenance activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance, to minimize downtime.


• Conduct regular safety meetings and training for the operations team.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical) or relevant operational experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil and gas production operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.


• Proven knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols in the oil and gas industry.


• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Experience with production monitoring and reporting systems.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.


• Company-provided accommodation or housing allowance.


• Opportunities for career advancement and further training.


• A culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork and operational excellence.