Eastern Cape Regional Ops Director - Strategy & Impact

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Top-tier health insurance

Company vehicle & travel allowance

Generous annual leave & retirementfund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Regional Operations Director to lead and optimize all operational activities across the Eastern Cape, based in Port Elizabeth. This executive role requires driving operational excellence, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, and achieving strategic business goals for the region.

You will oversee a team of operations managers, establish KPIs, manage regional budgets, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in operations management with regional leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies.
• Strong leadership, team-building and people management skills.
• Strong financial acumen with budget and P&L management.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies for the Eastern Cape region.
• Oversee regional operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability and compliance.
• Lead and develop regional and site-level operations managers.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement and excellence.
• Manage regional budgets, allocate resources, and optimize costs.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Budget management

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Regional Operations Director to lead and optimize all operational activities across the Eastern Cape, based in Port Elizabeth. This executive role requires driving operational excellence, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, and achieving strategic business goals for the region.

You will oversee a team of operations managers, establish KPIs, manage regional budgets, and build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators.