Area Operations Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Travel opportunities

Professional growth

Structured work environment

Paid sick leave and annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in the Rustenburg region. You will lead strategic planning, drive performance, and ensure adherence to company standards while focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of improving operational metrics in a regional setting. Travel within the area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of operations management experience, preferably multi-site.
• Proven ability to improve regional operational performance.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with process optimization and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct operational activities of designated units within Rustenburg area.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve performance, profitability, and market share.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop regional operational staff to build a high-performance team.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and cost control for the area.
• Drive customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products and services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Area Operations Manager to oversee and manage operations across multiple sites in the Rustenburg region. This role demands a strong leader who can ensure operational consistency, drive performance metrics, and uphold company standards. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of operations within your designated area, focusing on efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This is a key position requiring hands-on management and a deep understanding of operational dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the operational activities of designated business units within the Rustenburg area.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve operational performance, profitability, and market share.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional operational staff to foster a high-performance team environment.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and cost control initiatives for the area.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in operations management , preferably with multi-site responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage and improve operational performance in a regional capacity.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with process optimization and quality management systems.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with regular performance reviews.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for travel within the operational area and professional growth.
• A structured work environment focused on achieving operational excellence.
• Paid sick leave and annual leave days.