Assistant Director

Bushwise; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operational organization in Tzaneen is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day camp operations and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and a systematic mindset. Responsibilities include resolving operational issues, managing compliance and quality control, and overseeing procurement. A competitive salary and clear career progression are offered in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Basic monthly salary of up to R45 000

Clear path for career growth

Generous leave policy

Flexible and fun culture

Access to in-house wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a process-driven project management or operations role.
• Comfortable with complex logistics management using systems.
• Proven executive ownership and leadership skills.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily operational issues across camps.
• Manage Fleet & Maintenance tasks.
• Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Conduct quality control audits across camps.
• Oversee procurement and inventory processes.
• Provide financial data and analysis.

Skills

Commercially focused project management

Systematic mindset

Health & Safety compliance

Operational SOPs implementation

Fleet management

Multi-site management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Task trackers

Job description

BRING YOUR PROCESS-DRIVEN EXPERTISE TO LIFE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

Youre a commercial highly organised and process-driven leader who thrives on bringing structure and efficiency to complex field operations.

You want to be the operational backbone of a fast-growing life-changing organisation acting as the Directors right-hand to drive real-world compliance safety and operational excellence across multiple camp sites. Youre ready to step into a foundational leadership role where your logistical know-how and systems thinking can facilitate significant business growth and streamline daily functions for maximum impact.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

As our Operations Manager you are the critical hands-on core responsible for ensuring the efficient safe and fully compliant day-to-day operation of all Bushwise training camps. Your core mandate is to proactively streamline and scale operations establish clear working templates (especially for high-volume tasks) and drive efficiency improvements across all sites to support our significant growth. This role is structured as an intensive foundational position with clear career progression.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Daily Operational Troubleshooting : Serve as the first point of contact for resolving all day-to-day operational issues across every camp providing clear immediate and lasting solutions.
• Fleet & Maintenance Oversight : Directly manage the Maintenance Manager and establish definitive scheduling tracking and reporting systems for all Fleet Management and general camp maintenance activities.
• Process Implementation : Proactively identify operational deficiencies and create document and implement or improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and templates (e.g. student transfers stocktake maintenance requests).
• Risk Management & Compliance : Be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all Health & Safety (H&S) protocols and assist in developing and delivering training for Crisis Management plans.
• Camp Quality Control : Conduct regular camp visits to audit and ensure strict adherence to operational standards safety protocols and quality control metrics.
• Procurement and Inventory : Oversee and implement a centralised auditable process for all procurement (supplies equipment food etc.) and manage inventory control systems.
• F inancial Support : Provide accurate data and necessary analysis to the Director for Cost Management Forecasting and Reporting.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a commercially focused process-driven project management or operations role ideally within the tourism or hospitality industry (lodge experience is a bonus but not mandatory).
• A systematic mindset highly comfortable with designing and using systems like spreadsheets and task trackers to manage complex logistics.
• Experience in creating and implementing operational SOPs and driving efficiency improvements.
• Proven ability to take executive ownership and act as a leader with foresight not merely a follower ready to act as a Directors right-hand.
• Experience or the keen ability to manage multiple sites or set up new operational hubs.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety (H&S) implementation and compliance documentation.

Bonus if you also have :

• Experience managing fleet and maintenance schedules.
• Experience working through or overseeing a period of significant organisational growth.

Benefits

• Basic monthly salary of up to R45 000.
• A clear path for career growth within the organisation
• Generous leave policy
• Flexible collaborative and fun culture
• Regular connection with our leadership team and CEO
• Access to in-house wellbeing support
• To learn more about our broader organisation Second Nature follow the link here !

Required Skills :

• Demonstrated experience in a commercially focused process-driven project management or operations role ideally within the tourism or hospitality industry (lodge experience is a bonus but not mandatory).
• A systematic mindset highly comfortable with designing and using systems like spreadsheets and task trackers to manage complex logistics.
• Experience in creating and implementing operational SOPs and driving efficiency improvements.
• Proven ability to take executive ownership and act as a leader with foresight not merely a follower ready to act as a Directors right-hand.
• Experience or the keen ability to manage multiple sites or set up new operational hubs.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety (H&S) implementation and compliance documentation.
• Bonus if you also have : Experience managing fleet and maintenance schedules. Experience working through or overseeing a period of significant organisational growth.

Key Skills

• Fiscal Management
• Organizational skills
• Fundraising
• Communication skills
• Management Experience
• Teaching
• Administrative Experience
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Program Development
• Supervising Experience
• Attention to detail

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 45000 - 45000