Head of Technical Operations

Employ Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is looking for a Head of Technical Operations to manage and align technical functions with company goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years' experience in technical operations, and a strong background in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a technical team. If you are ready to drive innovation and operational excellence, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical operations.
• Strong background in Electrical/Electronics Engineering required.
• Relevant certifications preferred (PMP, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution and manage resources.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and optimize performance.
• Define and track KPIs, report technical performance to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Electronics

Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Department: Technical
Location: Lagos
Reports to: COO
Direct Reports: Technical Support Engineers, Site Engineers

Job Summary:
The Head of Technical Operations at Oryo Ltd leads all technical functions to ensure efficiency, innovation, and compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, managing resources, maintaining technical standards, and driving improvements. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and deep technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy: Lead and align technical operations with company goals. Advise senior leadership on technical direction. Drive process improvements and operational excellence.
Project & Resource Management: Oversee multiple projects and client support. Ensure delivery meets quality, budget, and compliance standards. Allocate and manage personnel, equipment, and materials.
Operational Efficiency & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Optimize system performance and implement risk mitigation frameworks.
Performance & Reporting: Define and track KPIs. Conduct audits and report technical performance and risks to leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Align technical efforts with business objectives. Lead and mentor the technical team.

Skills & Experience:
Technical Expertise: Strong background in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Skilled in smart energy systems, IoT, sensor deployment, and system troubleshooting. Knowledge of embedded systems, edge computing, and communication protocols (LPWAN, 4G/5G, etc.).
Leadership & Innovation: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, strategic planning, R&D, and performance management.
Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in Energy, Logistics, Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field. Relevant certifications (PMP, Six Sigma) preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in technical operations, with a track record of managing large-scale deployments and teams.

Desired Skills:

• Communication
• Electronics
• Engineering