Operational Support Coordinator (OHS)

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment is seeking an Operational Support Coordinator (OHS) in Claremont, Cape Town to oversee facilities coordination and OHS compliance across store locations. The role involves coordinating maintenance, service providers, and transport vendors while monitoring risk, safety inspections, and SOP implementation.

Ideal candidates have a recognised OHS qualification and 3–5 years in a supervisory, OHS, or retail management role, with strong planning, communication, and Excel

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, monitoring, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational support across corporate store locations.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance, equipment repairs, service providers, contractors, and transport vendors.
• Monitor Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, risk assessments, and safety inspections.
• Implement and monitor OHS frameworks, systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain statutory records, monitoring dashboards, and monthly operational reports.
• Ensure facilities remain operationally ready, safe, and compliant.
• Act as the main liaison between store operations, regional managers, service providers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Provide training and support to Regional and Store Managers on OHS processes and compliance.
• Monitor operational standards and assist with resolving maintenance and compliance-related issues.

Skills

OHS knowledge

Excel

Planning

Coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

Grade 12

OHS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operational Support Coordinator (OHS) - Claremont, Cape Town.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate operational support across corporate store locations.


• Coordinate facilities maintenance, equipment repairs, service providers, contractors, and transport vendors.


• Monitor Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance, risk assessments, and safety inspections.


• Implement and monitor OHS frameworks, systems, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Maintain statutory records, monitoring dashboards, and monthly operational reports.


• Ensure facilities remain operationally ready, safe, and compliant.


• Act as the main liaison between store operations, regional managers, service providers, contractors, and internal departments.


• Provide training and support to Regional and Store Managers on OHS processes and compliance.


• Monitor operational standards and assist with resolving maintenance and compliance-related issues.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 required; a relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.


• Recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification or relevant certification.


• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory, OHS, or retail management role.


• Experience in facilities maintenance, operational coordination, and compliance will be advantageous.


• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and legislation.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.


• Excellent planning, coordination, monitoring, and communication skills.


• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.