Senior Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with match

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Executive bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee oil and gas activities, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable execution across upstream and downstream operations.

You will lead a diverse team, optimize resources, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement to meet production targets and financial goals. Strong leadership and strategic planning are essential for success in this critical role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in operations management within Oil & Gas.
• Proven track record leading complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to hit production and financial targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operations teams for high performance.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track operational success.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Change management

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-driven and experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee their Oil & Gas operations in the East London area. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of all upstream and downstream activities. You will manage a diverse team, optimize resource allocation, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets and financial goals. This is a critical position requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of the Oil & Gas industry's operational complexities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production and financial targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operations teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational success.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management within the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex operational environments and diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of upstream and downstream oil and gas processes.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and manage change effectively.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus program.
• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Relocation assistance if applicable, and professional development opportunities.
• Key leadership role in the vibrant industrial landscape of East London .