Senior Drilling Supervisor - Safety-First Ops Leader Gauteng

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Supervisor for a critical operating role in Gauteng. The position focuses on leading drilling crews, ensuring safety, and achieving program objectives across challenging environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive Oil & Gas drilling experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage equipment, logistics, and well control risks in a high-demand setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in drilling operations within Oil & Gas.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• IWCF Level 3 or 4 Well Control certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily drilling ops per program and safety procedures.
• Direct drilling crews with clear, effective instructions.
• Monitor drilling parameters, equipment, and wellbore integrity; take corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with geology, reservoir engineering, and logistics.
• Oversee drilling equipment maintenance and operation.
• Lead daily safety meetings and pre-job analyses.
• Maintain daily drilling reports and performance metrics.
• Manage inventory and requisitions for supplies.
• Respond to drilling emergencies promptly.

Skills

Drilling operations

Team leadership

Safety management

Well control knowledge

Communication

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Drilling Supervisor for a critical operating role in Gauteng. The position focuses on leading drilling crews, ensuring safety, and achieving program objectives across challenging environments.

The ideal candidate has extensive Oil & Gas drilling experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage equipment, logistics, and well control risks in a high-demand setting.