Global Operations & ICT Leader (Mandarin)

Ccs International Sa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CCSI International SA (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee daily operations across South Africa and China. The role includes managing ICT projects, implementing operational strategies, and coordinating business activities between Mandarin-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead diverse teams, drive performance and governance, and deliver reports. Mandarin proficiency, strong leadership, and ICT project management experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 8–10 years of senior operations management experience
• Demonstrated ICT, telecommunications, infrastructure or technology project management experience
• Proven leadership, financial management and strategic planning skills
• Strong understanding of operational risk management and corporate governance

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations and implement operational strategies.
• Manage ICT infrastructure, telecommunications and technology implementation projects.
• Coordinate operational planning, budgets, resources and project delivery.
• Lead operational and technical teams and monitor performance.
• Liaise with Chinese-speaking clients, suppliers, technical teams and business partners.
• Facilitate business meetings, technical discussions and operational coordination in Mandarin and English.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and cross-border business communication.
• Ensure compliance with applicable South African legislation and industry standards.
• Prepare operational reports, budgets and performance assessments.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

ICT

Telecommunications

Project management

Risk management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

Job description

CCSI International SA (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee daily operations across South Africa and China. The role includes managing ICT projects, implementing operational strategies, and coordinating business activities between Mandarin-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead diverse teams, drive performance and governance, and deliver reports. Mandarin proficiency, strong leadership, and ICT project management experience are