Chief Operations Officer

Recruitment Matters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Operations Manager with over 10 years in the Transport, Logistics, or Supply Chain industry. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in operational strategy, budget management, and team leadership, and is preferred to have experience in aviation and road freight. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and executive team to drive business success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Transport, Logistics, or Supply Chain industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Experience in aviation and road freight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business goals.
• Lead and mentor senior departmental heads; foster a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee daily operations, process optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Manage budgets, track KPIs, and ensure financial and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor risks, lead audits, and ensure operational compliance.
• Maintain strong client and vendor relationships; oversee contracts and SLA reviews.
• Implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop high-performing teams and promote continuous learning and innovation.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Financial and data analytics

Budget, cost, and revenue management

Knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve business goals.
• Lead and mentor senior departmental heads; foster a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee daily operations, process optimization, and efficiency improvements.
• Manage budgets, track KPIs, and ensure financial and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor risks, lead audits, and ensure operational compliance.
• Maintain strong client and vendor relationships; oversee contracts and SLA reviews.
• Implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop high-performing teams and promote continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications (advantageous).
• 10+ years in Transport, Logistics, or Supply Chain industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior operations leadership role.
• Experience in aviation and road freight (preferred).

Skills

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Financial and data analytics.
• Budget, cost, and revenue management.
• Knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations.