National Operations Specialist

Afrizan People Intelligence Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrizan People Intelligence Group is seeking a National Operations Specialist to support portfolio-wide operational delivery, capital project execution, compliance and performance. The successful candidate will work with the National Operations Manager and site-based operations teams to ensure approved standards, budgets and projects are executed consistently and effectively.

This role also provides exposure to strategic planning, budgeting and broader portfolio operations, supporting future

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or FM qualification.
• OHS or SAMTRAC qualification advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in Facilities Management or Property Operations.
• Experience with capital project execution and multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital expenditure and major maintenance projects, tracking budgets and timelines.
• Site verification and sign-off on milestones and completion.
• Implement operational standards, SOPs, policies across sites.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Consolidate data for portfolio-level reporting and decision-making.
• Monitor Health & Safety, regulatory compliance, audits and risk.
• Track audits and remediation activities to ensure timely closure.
• Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Support cross-portfolio initiatives and strategic planning.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Multi-site Operations

Data Reporting

Budgeting

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Facilities Management qualification

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking a National Operations Specialist to support portfolio-wide operational delivery, capital project execution, compliance and performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the National Operations Manager and site-based operations teams to ensure approved standards, budgets and projects are executed consistently and effectively. The role also provides exposure to strategic planning, budgeting and broader portfolio operations, supporting future growth into senior operational leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of approved capital expenditure and major maintenance projects, monitoring budgets, timelines, scope and quality.
• Conduct site verification and provide technical sign-off on project milestones, workmanship and practical completion.
• Drive consistent implementation of operational standards, SOPs, policies and procedures across multiple sites.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Consolidate operational and capital expenditure data to support accurate portfolio-level reporting and decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with Health & Safety, SANS, NBR, insurance and other regulatory requirements.
• Track audit findings, compliance risks and remediation activities to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor service provider and contractor performance against agreed SLAs and execution KPIs.
• Support cross-portfolio operational initiatives and contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and stakeholder engagement processes.

Requirements:

• ATechnical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent Facilities Management qualification.
• OHS or SAMTRAC qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 3–5 years' experience within Facilities Management or Property Operations.
• Proven exposure to capital project execution, building technical systems and multi-site operations.
• Experience in project monitoring, site-level quality verification, compliance and audit processes.
• Strong reporting, data consolidation and operational systems management capabilities.
• Strong competencies in facilities management, project management, building maintenance, communication, organisation and execution.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate accountability, integrity, collaboration, urgency, sound decision-making and strong risk awareness.

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