Head of Operations - Shipping & Growth (Cape Town)

Greys Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment client seeks an experienced Head of Operations to lead day-to-day business activities, oversee multiple departments and drive growth, profitability and efficiency in Cape Town. The role requires extensive senior management experience in shipping and strong financial oversight.

You will direct sales, warehousing and finance, implement cost controls, and foster continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate and a tertiary qualification in Business Management or Commerce.
• At least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven shipping industry experience with knowledge of shipping operations.
• Strong financial management, budgeting and profitability analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple departments.
• Provide leadership to sales, warehousing and finance teams.
• Set operational priorities and implement strategies to reach objectives.
• Monitor budgets, profitability, productivity and costs.
• Conduct financial reviews and improve margins and expenditure control.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication

People management

Industry knowledge - shipping

Education

Matric + tertiary qualification in Business Management / Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Greys Recruitment client seeks an experienced Head of Operations to lead day-to-day business activities, oversee multiple departments and drive growth, profitability and efficiency in Cape Town. The role requires extensive senior management experience in shipping and strong financial oversight.

You will direct sales, warehousing and finance, implement cost controls, and foster continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance and staff development.