Chief Operations Strategist (Second-in-Command)

Bright Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat production company in South Africa seeks a Chief Growth & Operations Executive to work closely with the CEO. This role demands a high-performing leader with at least 10 years in FMCG, capable of driving operational excellence, expanding consumer footprint, and ensuring compliance and quality standards. This is a career-defining opportunity for a strategic thinker focused on growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ senior leadership experience in FMCG, preferably in meat, food, or beverage.
• Commercially driven leader with operational and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to grow consumer-driven brands and operations at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute company strategy with the CEO.
• Lead day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee senior leadership teams fostering a culture of performance.
• Identify market trends and expand consumer footprint.
• Ensure standards in quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Compliance

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

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Are you a high-performing leader in the FMCG and consumer goods space with the drive to help lead one of South Africa’s top meat production companies into its next era of growth? We’re searching for a Chief Growth & Operations Executive – a strategic powerhouse who will work alongside our CEO to accelerate performance, drive operational excellence, and fuel expansion across South Africa and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior executive with a proven track record in consumer-focused FMCG to step into a career-defining leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO to define and execute company strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and market leadership.

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and innovation across production, distribution, and retail channels.

• Oversee senior leadership teams and instill a culture of performance and accountability.

• Identify emerging market trends and lead initiatives to expand our consumer footprint locally and internationally.

• Ensure the highest standards in quality, compliance, sustainability, and supply chain management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 10 years’ senior leadership experience within FMCG (consumer goods essential – meat, food, or beverage preferred).

• A commercially driven leader with exceptional operational and strategic planning skills.

• Demonstrated ability to grow consumer-driven brands and operations at scale.

• Strong leadership presence – able to inspire, make decisive calls, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA advantageous)