Operations Director

Afro Miaki Group PTY(LTD); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations management firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Operations Leader to drive delivery and logistics performance across retail and redistribution. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in retail or FMCG sectors, and a strong focus on cost control and operational efficiency. A Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a related field is required, and postgraduate qualifications are advantageous. The role demands a hands-on leadership style and a data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior operations leadership experience in retail or logistics.
• Postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
• Comfortable in multi-site operational leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery and logistics performance in retail and redistribution.
• Oversee fleet efficiency and warehouse productivity.
• Maintain procurement discipline and supplier governance.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Cost control

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

MBA or related postgraduate qualification

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Accountability Areas Delivery & logistics performance (Retail + Redistribution) Fleet efficiency, utilisation, and cost Warehouse productivity, stock handling, and shrinkage Procurement discipline and supplier governance Op...

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial engineering, business Management, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, MBL, or Postagraduate Diploma in Business/ Operations/ Supply Chain (advantageous)

PERIENCE

• 5+ - 10+ years senior operations leadership experience
• Experience in retail, FMCG, wholesale, or logistics-intensive environments
• Multi-site, multi-region operational leadership
• ERP / WMS / routing systems experience
• Exposure to both retail and redistribution models
• Strong cost-control and execution discipline

LEADERSHIP STYLE

• Hands-on, structured, and decisive
• Data-driven and KPI-obsessed
• Comfortable challenging legacy practices
• Calm under pressure, execution-focused