Directional Drilling Technician (Africa)
Hire Resolve
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 27 November 2025
- Closing Date 12 December 2025
Job Details
Job Description
Description:
Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Directional Drilling Technician to join their mining company based in Africa. You will be responsible for supporting directional drilling operations through equipment management, technical supervision, and safe execution of field activities.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Directional Drilling Technician to join their mining company based in Africa. You will be responsible for supporting directional drilling operations through equipment management, technical supervision, and safe execution of field activities.
Responsibilities:
- Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain directional drilling and survey equipment.
- Provide onsite technical support and guidance to drilling teams.
- Monitor drilling progress, collect and interpret downhole data, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Communicate effectively with operational teams and project stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and support crew training on equipment and procedures.
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- 3 years’ experience in as a Directional Drilling Technician or Field Technician within the drilling or mining industry
- Experience using tools and technologies specific to directional drilling
- Operating a MUD Motor or Operating a Downhole Motor
- Basic QAQC of Directional Survey data knowledge (Advantageous)
- Must be willing to travel within Africa
- Valid Driver's License
Benefits:
- Salary: Negotiable
- 100% Medical Aid Cover
- 100% Pension Cover
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Janoke Booysen, Menina Campher, Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.