Plant Base Manager

Position: Pemba Base Manager
Location: Pemba / Muxara Base, Mozambique
Start Date: April 2026 
Status: Residential Rotation - 28/28 days 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as RSES (Responsible for Safety & Environment on Site) for all Pemba Base locations (Muxara base, representative office, port jetty, airport).
• Lead on-site emergency response activities in line with the affiliate ERP.
• Define and implement HSE objectives; organize safety meetings, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and HSE tours.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Management System, statutory regulations, and audit findings.
• Oversee all logistics operations: yard management, warehousing, quayside operations, marine logistics, aviation/crew change operations, and land transport support.
• Manage refurbishment and maintenance of all base facilities.
• Supervise key logistics contracts (base services, camp services, offices, warehouses).
• Conduct Service Quality Meetings (SQMs) with logistics contractors.
• Coordinate logistics support for drilling operations and other entities including M&S.
• Ensure accurate stock monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting across all sites.
• Produce weekly, monthly, and annual reports including KPIs for logistics operations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and continuous coaching of local logistics teams.
• Manage contractor timesheets, AFPs, and invoices ensuring alignment with services delivered.
• Contribute to annual budgets and work closely with Cost Control and Logistics Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Management Sciences or Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in O&G logistics and materials management.
• RSES training and certification (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Yard & warehouse operations
  • Base infrastructure management
  • Marine, aviation, and land logistics coordination
• Knowledge of SAP (SCOT, UNISUP/UNISOL – MM & RLM modules) preferred.
• Strong command of English; Portuguese and/or French desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE standards, O&G procedures, and regulatory requirements.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.