Chief Operations Officer

Rad Resources; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT services sector is seeking an Operations Director to oversee internal operations, manage project delivery, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in leadership roles, excelling in strategic thinking and team management. This position calls for a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of client needs. Join the team to drive operational excellence and enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in senior operations roles.
• Proven success leading IT support or project delivery teams.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day internal operations and ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Lead the Project Delivery Team responsible for implementing new municipal clients.
• Ensure operations align with POPIA, MFMA, and Circular 80 requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Information Technology

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

1. Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee day-to-day internal operations and ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Drive process optimisation and service efficiency across support and project units.
• Define and implement SLAs, KPIs, escalation procedures, and quality assurance controls.
• Lead internal performance reviews and interdepartmental coordination.

2. Support Services Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of the Support Team handling municipal queries, incidents, and escalations.
• Ensure issues are resolved in compliance with contractual SLAs and in line with mSCOA regulations.
• Champion proactive support, knowledge base development, and client education initiatives.

3. Project Delivery & Onboarding

• Lead the Project Delivery Team responsible for implementing and converting new municipal clients from legacy systems to company ERP.
• Ensure smooth transitions, timely go-lives, and effective handovers to the CRM (Client Relations Management) and Support units.

4. Leadership and People Management

• Build a high-performance culture by developing operational leaders and instilling accountability.
• Coach and manage direct reports (e.g., Support Leads, Project Managers).
• Collaborate with HR on workforce planning, talent development, and performance management.

5. Risk, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure operations align with POPIA, MFMA, and Circular 80 requirements.
• Manage operational risks, audits, and continuity planning.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance service delivery.

6. Executive and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Actively contribute to EXCO and provide strategic input across all business areas.
• Serve as an escalation point for major incidents, client disputes, or delivery failures.
• Support the CEO in executing enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience :

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years experience in senior operations roles, preferably in IT services, public sector software, or ERP environments.
• Proven success in leading IT support, project delivery, or managed services teams.
• Deep experience in client lifecycle management from onboarding through support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to advise and influence executive management.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and manage teams towards operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Ability to travel.

Competencies & Attributes :

• Operational leadership with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with municipal executives.
• High resilience, attention to detail, and ability to manage complexity.
• Change management and systems implementation experience is advantageous.