Senior Operations Manager - Upstream

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus package

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee upstream oil and gas activities in the Sandton region. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective exploration and production operations while driving performance improvements in line with environmental and safety standards.

You will develop strategic plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with regulators, contractors, and service providers, fostering a high-performance culture and guiding risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive upstream oil and gas operations experience.
• Proven track record in meeting production targets, budgets, and HSE performance.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with operational risk management and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily upstream operations, including well production, facility operations, and maintenance.
• Develop and execute operational plans to meet production targets, manage budgets, and optimize costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee the performance of operational teams, providing leadership, coaching, and development.
• Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Senior Operations Manager to oversee upstream operations in the Sandton region. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of all exploration and production activities. You will lead a team of operational professionals, driving performance improvements and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. This is a critical leadership position within the Oil & Gas industry , offering the chance to make a substantial impact on the company's production targets and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily upstream operations, including well production, facility operations, and maintenance activities. Develop and execute operational plans to meet production targets, manage budgets, and optimize costs. Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. Oversee the performance of operational teams, providing leadership, coaching, and development. Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas. Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and service providers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas operations management. Proven track record of successfully managing production targets, budgets, and HSE performance. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with operational risk management and incident investigation.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and executive bonus package. Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits. Opportunities for significant career advancement within the organization. Exposure to diverse and challenging upstream projects in the South African energy sector. A supportive and dynamic leadership environment.