Durban-Based Head of Operations, Southern Africa

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Operations for Southern Africa to lead Durban-based regional operations across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and distribution. The role requires a strategic visionary capable of aligning regional goals with global objectives.

You will manage multi-site operations, optimize budgets, drive lean initiatives, and build high-performing teams while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in senior-level operations management, preferably in consumer goods or manufacturing in Southern Africa.
• Experience managing multi-site operations, large budgets, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional operational strategies for Southern Africa in line with global objectives.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain from procurement to distribution and logistics.
• Oversee manufacturing facilities to ensure quality, efficiency and safety compliance.
• Lead regional operations team and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, or related field

MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SCM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Operations for Southern Africa to lead Durban-based regional operations across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and distribution. The role requires a strategic visionary capable of aligning regional goals with global objectives.

You will manage multi-site operations, optimize budgets, drive lean initiatives, and build high-performing teams while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.