Senior Production Operations Leader | Durban | Relocation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and performance-based bonus

Medical aid and pension fund

Leadership development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Durban-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aProduction Operations Manager to oversee Durban-based production facilities in the oil and gas sector. Lead safe, efficient operations, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across sites.

You will coordinate with drilling, reservoir engineering, and maintenance to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver operational excellence in a dynamic environment in Durban.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical) or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in oil & gas production operations management.
• Proven leadership of large operational teams.
• Strong understanding of production equipment, processes and optimization.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with production reporting and performance analysis tools.
• Familiarity with SA Oil & Gas regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Develop and lead production operations teams, fostering performance and safety culture.
• Create and implement strategies to optimize production rates and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage production operations budget, control costs, identify efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure integrity and reliability of equipment.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with drilling, reservoir engineering, and commercial teams to support objectives.
• Lead incident investigations and apply lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Promote adoption of new technologies to boost production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Budgeting

Operational optimization

Communication

Performance analysis

Education

BSc in Engineering (Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

Production reporting tools

Performance analytics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking aProduction Operations Manager to oversee Durban-based production facilities in the oil and gas sector. Lead safe, efficient operations, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across sites.

You will coordinate with drilling, reservoir engineering, and maintenance to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver operational excellence in a dynamic environment in Durban.