Operations Excellence Project Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Autonomy in strategy

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Project Manager to join the Stellenbosch team. You will lead planning and execution of improvement projects, streamline workflows, and drive cost reductions while coordinating across departments to implement new processes and systems.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on delivering tangible efficiency gains in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of operational improvement projects from initiation to closure.
• Analyze current operational workflows and identify areas for enhancement and cost reduction.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless integration of new processes and systems.
• Monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage risks and issues, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Project Manager to join the Stellenbosch team. You will lead planning and execution of improvement projects, streamline workflows, and drive cost reductions while coordinating across departments to implement new processes and systems.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on delivering tangible efficiency gains in a demanding environment.