Commercial Operations Manager – Fitness & Wellness

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fitness and wellness group in Johannesburg is seeking a Commercial Operations Manager to oversee operations at multiple gyms. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in commercial operations or multi-site management, strong business development skills, and a passion for health and wellness. Responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, leading expansion initiatives, and mentoring high-performing teams. If you’re commercially strong and people-focused, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in commercial operations or multi-site management in fitness or wellness.
• Strong financial and business development skills.
• Proven experience in scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple gyms.
• Implement processes, ensure compliance, and maintain service excellence.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability.

Skills

Commercial operations management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Business development

Team mentoring

Job description

Overview

Join a growing fitness and wellness group focused on functional training, HIIT, and the global HYROX-style movement. We’re looking for a Commercial Operations Manager to oversee multi-site gym operations, drive commercial performance, and support the expansion of new locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple gyms
• Implement processes, ensure compliance, and maintain service excellence
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and profitability
• Lead expansion of new sites through market analysis and launch planning
• Recruit, mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Drive member experience, community culture, and retention
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives and strategic commercial growth

Minimum Requirements

• 5–7 years in commercial operations or multi-site management (fitness/wellness an advantage)
• Strong financial and business development skills
• Proven experience scaling operations or opening new business units
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Passion for health, wellness, and community‑driven fitness environments

If you’re commercially strong, people‑focused, and energised by the wellness movement — we’d love to hear from you.