Junior Operations Manager

Servest Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a dynamic Junior Operations Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This position requires 3-5 years of experience, particularly in healthcare settings, and emphasizes leadership and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include ensuring service level agreements, managing site operations, and leading a team effectively. Candidates must possess strong communication abilities and a relevant business qualification. Join us to accelerate your development in a supportive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as an Operations Manager ideally within a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Experience in a cleaning industry will be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Valid drivers license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for client service level agreements.
• Establish and monitor a cleaning plan for each building.
• Conduct site visits of allocated sites and report on activities.
• Manage delivery of cleaning chemicals and consumables.
• Manage area performance against agreed targets and budgets.
• Implement cleaner work schedules and evaluate performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (Ms Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

Business Management or related qualification

Job description

Job Context

Servest is a world class business which is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation. Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Junior Operations Manager to join a team based at our Head Office. This role reports directly to the Branch Manager, in the Cleaning Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Business Management or related qualification
• 3-5 years’ experience as an Operations Manager ideally within a healthcare or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Experience in a cleaning industry will be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Must have computer skills (Ms Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Good communication, Excellent leadership and problem solving skills
• Must have a clear criminal record
• Valid drivers license and own transport

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems to ensure client service level agreement adhered to at all times.
• Develop and maintain relationship with client contact person and accounts person.
• Establish and monitor a cleaning plan for each building in accordance with the service level agreements.
• Conduct site visits of allocated sites and report on activities, results and recommendations.
• Manage delivery of cleaning chemicals and consumables to sites.
• Manage availability and condition of site equipment.
• Manage the entire start up process of all new contracts to include staff recruitment, induction, work schedules etc.
• Control and management of company assets and full knowledge of insurance requirements related thereto.
• Manage area performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards.
• Manage direct expenses and overheads, and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the area.
• Achieve monthly non contractual revenue targets and maintain existing customer base and ensure up selling on existing contracts.
• Manage all staff reporting to this position so as to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities.
• Manage Industrial relations and staff scheduling to include monitoring of time and attendance, leave schedules, overtime etc.
• Implement cleaner work schedules and evaluate and manage performance.
• Adhere to company policy, procedures and Servest Group values.