Assistant Operations Manager

Dredging Africa (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; USD 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dredging company as an Assistant Operations Manager in Pretoria. This mid-level position requires strong leadership and engineering expertise, overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in the mining or construction industry and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the Mining / Construction Industry.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• ISO System knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations Manager in all aspects of operations.
• Plan and execute various activities and projects.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

National Senior Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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With over 9 years of rich history, and strongly positioned as a professional, local Dredging Company, who have also made their mark abroad, a career with us offers the opportunity to partake in our exciting growth journey.Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us!

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Pretoria (Must be willing to travel Nationally as and when required)

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Assistant Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate will be the second in command of the Operations Division in Dredging Africa and will report to the Operations Manager of the Division.He / She will assist in all aspects of the Operations as support to the Operations Manager and will possess strong leadership skills and decision-making capabilities.The successful candidate will display authority, initiative and accountability and will have a drive to complete tasks successfully up to the end. This is a mid-level position in the Operations Department, requiring expertise in Mechanical and/or Civil Engineering.

• National Senior Certificate
• National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid drivers' license and own reliable transport
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the Mining / Construction Industry
• Sound understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act / Mine Health & Safety Act
• ISO System knowledge (Advantageous)
• Proactive self-starter with a high level of initiative and accountability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning

During Operations various new activities or projects need to be started up or executed. For activities of lesser complexity, the candidate will be required to ensure that he / she understands the project / activity brief and will be able to plan the activity in sufficient detail (timeframes, costing, resources etc.) to put a workable plan together for approval by the Operations Manager prior to execution of the activity.

For activities of lesser complexity, the candidate will have the necessary skills to organize and event / activity in accordance with the project plan and to guide execution of the plan to successful completion.

• Monitoring and Reporting

The candidate will obtain an understanding of the project production requirements and any other requirements that the project may entail. The candidate will be required to monitor progress in accordance with the Company standards and will prepare the necessary reports for submission to the Operations Manager on weekly or otherwise specified intervals as may be required.

• Meetings & Discussions

The candidate will attend Project- and Site Meetings together with and under guidance of the Operations Manager. For internal Site Meetings, the candidate will have the necessary skills to chair these meetings, in person or online and will be able to represent the Company in a way that reflects the professional standard of the Company. The candidate will also be required to take notes / recordings and prepare the minutes of such meetings in line with Company standard and policies

• Review and Approvals

The candidate will be included in the review and approval process of various activities in the Operations Division. This will include approval of limited amount Purchase Orders, review of timesheets, overtime approvals, fatigue hours, leave applications, pay weekends, budgets and payment certificates on project sites and will recommend to the Operations Manager appropriate action to be taken.

• Problem Solving

The candidate will be able to identify problems before they occur and will be able to take appropriate action to prevent problems from occurring. In the event that problems do occur (be it technical, human, safety or environmental related), the candidate will be able to make appropriate decisions within their limit of authority to resolve the problem. Every problem that gets escalated will be accompanied by a proposal for solution.

• Guiding and Mentoring

The candidate will have the necessary leadership skills to guide and mentor Site Managers and other site personnel in Company standard procedures and policy implementation, personnel management, and with specific focus on the Company ISO standards and our vision of being a Tier 1 Company.

• Auditing

The candidate will be required to visit the production sites on a regular basis where the equipment, processes, standards and documentation will be audited for compliance to Company standards. Audit Reports will be compiled and submitted to the Operations Manager for action.

• Site Visits, Tender Briefings and Site Assessment

The candidate will be required to do site visits, attend tender briefings and do site assessments in line with the guidelines provided by the Operations Manager.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethical values
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems autonomously, and achieve objectives without supervision
• Uncompromising in terms of meeting Company Standards
• Client oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Willingness to travel (extensive from time to time)
• Uncompromised integrity at all times
• Result focused and deadline driven
• Production focused
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Strong focus on health & safety
• Setting the example for subordinates and living the values of the Company

In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.

Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Drivers License Check).

Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.

Should you not hear from us by 30 July 2025, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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