Head of Operations - AI-Driven Growth in Africa

Nile Ag.; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Vibrant work environment

Job summary

Nile.ag in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a Head of Operations to report directly to the Managing Director and sit on the Exco. The role will oversee process design, innovation, and daily operations to scale our agrifood platform.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive performance metrics, and explore AI-enabled improvements. A degree in Industrial Engineering and 3–10 years of relevant experience are preferred; readiness to grow toward a COO position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering from a top-tier university.
• 3–10 years of experience in operations, project management, process and system scoping/implementation, and resource management.
• Leadership experience in people management (direct or indirect) preferred.
• Operational exposure in high-volume environments (warehousing, retail, wholesale, or agrifood).
• Open-minded approach to new ways of working, including applying AI for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable operational processes and systems.
• Leverage technology and AI to optimize operational workflows.
• Oversee daily activities across the core business to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop and monitor key operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process design

Team leadership

AI applications

Operational excellence

Cross-functional

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Education

Industrial engineering degree

Job description

Nile.ag in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a Head of Operations to report directly to the Managing Director and sit on the Exco. The role will oversee process design, innovation, and daily operations to scale our agrifood platform.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive performance metrics, and explore AI-enabled improvements. A degree in Industrial Engineering and 3–10 years of relevant experience are preferred; readiness to grow toward a COO position.