Senior Drilling Supervisor: On-Site Leadership & Safety

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Provident fund

Rotational schedule

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Drilling Supervisor to oversee drilling operations near Klerksdorp, with day-to-day management of crews and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role demands hands-on leadership, 5+ years in supervisory drilling roles, and IWCF Level 3 or higher certification, with on-site rotations and accommodation provided. We offer a competitive salary, medical insurance, provident fund, rotational schedule, and on-site accommodation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Drilling Engineer or Supervisor on rig sites.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role overseeing drilling campaigns.
• Valid Well Control certification (IWCF Level 3 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all drilling operations personnel and contractors on the rig site.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Monitor drilling progress, manage equipment, and troubleshoot operational issues in real-time.
• Coordinate logistics, including equipment, supplies, and personnel movements to the rig.
• Review and approve daily drilling reports, and communicate operational status to management.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned to continuously improve drilling performance and safety.

Skills

Leadership

HSE compliance

Decision making

Problem solving

Rig operations supervision

Education

IWCF Level 3 or higher

Tools

Drilling equipment

Rig site operations

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Drilling Supervisor to oversee drilling operations near Klerksdorp, with day-to-day management of crews and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role demands hands-on leadership, 5+ years in supervisory drilling roles, and IWCF Level 3 or higher certification, with on-site rotations and accommodation provided. We offer a competitive salary, medical insurance, provident fund, rotational schedule, and on-site accommodation.