Operations Manager

Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a senior leader to drive strategic execution, align all employees with the company vision, and implement long‑term plans across operations, finance, procurement, and HR.

The role demands governance, contract review, stakeholder engagement, safe and compliant operations, continuous improvement, and collaboration with IT and key managers to deliver value, growth, and notable BBBEE results.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership and governance
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic planning and execution能力

Responsibilities

• Implement operational strategies aligned with the Company’s strategic business plans.
• Lead the company and ensure all employees are aligned with the company vision.
• Plan and execute long-term business strategies to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure all required processes are in place and consistently followed.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Champion and uphold the Company’s values throughout the business.
• Provide governance and structure in accordance with accepted industry standards.
• Review and approve contracts and terms & conditions for new projects.
• Support key departmental managers (Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and HR).
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement technological advancements, including software solutions.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Work with the Financial Manager to establish financial management protocols.
• Partner with HR to provide strong leadership, ensuring a motivated and engaged workforce.
• Evaluate and approve key investments in maintenance, equipment, infrastructure, and skills.
• Communicate company strategy, goals, and performance results to all employees.
• Apply sound business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation, HR management, leadership, and operational coordination.
• Analyze information and operational data to support decision‑making and solve problems.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, and services effectively.
• Directly manage, motivate, and develop reporting lines.
• Set objectives for direct reports, aligned with business goals.
• Conduct regular meetings with reporting lines.
• Manage labour costs in line with budget and departmental capacity.
• Implement and oversee BBBEE and Employment Equity strategies.
• Maintain a motivated workforce and conduct final interviews for key positions.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are followed.
• Oversee skills development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce safety regulations and procedures.
• Manage subcontractors as per SLAs.
• Manage internal audit findings and achieve audit score targets.
• Ensure effective maintenance of equipment and assets.
• Implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Perform asset verifications biannually.
• Align change management activities with strategic objectives.
• Manage resistance and stakeholder engagement.
• Support organizational design during change initiatives.
• Evaluate business performance and growth through data analysis.
• Deliver reports and forecasts to management.
• Manage budgets and oversee performance versus budget.
• Prepare manufacturing budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure services are delivered on time and resolve customer complaints.
• Monitor stock variance and ensure stock adjustments are signed off.
• Ensure BBBEE compliance among service providers.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement operational strategies aligned with the Company’s strategic business plans.
• Lead the company and ensure all employees are aligned with the company vision.
• Plan and execute long-term business strategies to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure all required processes are in place and consistently followed.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Champion and uphold the Company’s values throughout the business.
• Provide governance and structure in accordance with accepted industry standards.
• Review and approve contracts and terms & conditions for new projects.
• Support key departmental managers (Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and HR).
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement technological advancements, including software solutions.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives and best practices.
• Work with the Financial Manager to establish financial management protocols.
• Partner with HR to provide strong leadership, ensuring a motivated and engaged workforce.
• Evaluate and approve key investments in maintenance, equipment, infrastructure, and skills.
• Communicate company strategy, goals, and performance results to all employees.
• Apply sound business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation, HR management, leadership, and operational coordination.
• Analyze information and operational data to support decision‑making and solve problems.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, and services effectively.
• Directly manage, motivate, and develop reporting lines.
• Set objectives for direct reports, aligned with business goals.
• Conduct regular meetings with reporting lines.
• Manage labour costs in line with budget and departmental capacity.
• Implement and oversee BBBEE and Employment Equity strategies.
• Maintain a motivated workforce and conduct final interviews for key positions.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are followed.
• Oversee skills development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce safety regulations and procedures.
• Manage subcontractors as per SLAs.
• Manage internal audit findings and achieve audit score targets.
• Ensure effective maintenance of equipment and assets.
• Implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Perform asset verifications biannually.
• Align change management activities with strategic objectives.
• Manage resistance and stakeholder engagement.
• Support organizational design during change initiatives.
• Evaluate business performance and growth through data analysis.
• Deliver reports and forecasts to management.
• Manage budgets and oversee performance versus budget.
• Prepare manufacturing budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure services are delivered on time and resolve customer complaints.
• Monitor stock variance and ensure stock adjustments are signed off.
• Ensure BBBEE compliance among service providers.