Group Executive: Chief Operations Officer

Recruiters Of Distinction; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the transport sector is seeking an executive to oversee and optimize operations across divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic direction, Stakeholder management, and leading transformative changes while ensuring compliance with governance and risk principles. A postgraduate degree in Business Administration or related fields is essential, alongside extensive leadership experience in operations management.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience in multi-functional organization, including 5 years at executive level.
• Extensive experience in leading major transformation within an organization.
• Business acumen and knowledge of the transport industry.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and directing Group Operations within the organization.
• Management of stakeholder relationships and operations governance.
• Developing the Operations strategy and framework.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

NQF 8 Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration

Master of Business Leadership (MBA/MBL)

Job description

MISSION: To oversee, optimise and direct the organisation’s operations and drive operational efficiencies in all PRASA’s operating divisions in line with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS (KPAs):

• Develop the Operations strategy and framework

• Oversee and direct Group Operations

• Management of stakeholder relationships

• Direct and oversee Operations governance, compliance, and risk management

•Management of organizational resources.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Business acumen

• Knowledge of the transport industry

• Contract, people and financial management principles and practices

• Risk and project management principles and practices

• legislative frameworks.

SKILLS:

• Leadership and management

• Problem solving and decision making

• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness

•Collaborating and negotiation

• Strategic and tactical thinking.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTITUDES:

• Adaptable and innovative

• Honesty and integrity

• Tact and diplomacy

• Detail and result-oriented

•Customer centricity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • NQF 8 Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration/Engineering/Transport Management/Economics

ADDED ADVANTAGE: Master of Administration or Master of Business Leadership (MBA/MBL)

EXPERIENCE: 15 years in a multi-functional organization (10 – 15bn expenditure, ≥10 000 employees) of which 5 years should be at executive level

• Extensive experience in leading major transformation within an organization • Extensive Background in either Operations and/or Business management

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 24/7 availability • Extended working

hours • Travel – locally and international