Operations Manager

SET Consulting; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international environmental solutions provider seeks an Operations Manager to oversee operations in Gqeberha. Responsibilities include managing water, waste, and energy facilities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving operational efficiency. Candidates should have an engineering degree and over 10 years’ experience in operational management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ operational management experience in water, waste, or energy.
• ECSA Registration advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across water, waste, and energy facilities.
• Lead teams to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance targets, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational systems and processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support project delivery and maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communities, and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental)

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth

Industry: Water, Waste & Energy Management

Client: Leading International Environmental Solutions Provider

About the Role

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure effective management of water, waste, and energy facilities in the Eastern Cape. The role focuses on operational efficiency, resource optimisation, and delivering sustainable environmental solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across water, waste, and energy facilities.
• Lead teams to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor budgets, performance targets, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational systems and processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support project delivery and maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communities, and partners.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental).
• 10+ years’ operational management experience in water, waste, or energy.
• ECSA Registration advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with international best practices in environmental management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted