Operations Manager- NC

Small Enterprise Development Agency_gov; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 798,000 - 940,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an Operations Manager to drive operational efficiency in Northern Cape. The role includes developing provincial operations plans, overseeing performance monitoring, and managing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Candidates with solid experience in operations management and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years experience in Operations Management.
• 2-3 years managerial experience.
• Project, quality & risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee operational activities in the province.
• Develop and implement an integrated Provincial Operations plan.
• Financial, risk, and compliance management.

Skills

Strategic Capability

Managing a Team

Coaching & Mentoring

Change Management

Policy Development & Adherence

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical

Business Acumen

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Planning & Organising

Monitoring & Evaluation

Negotiation

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

B-Tech or Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Business Administration/Project Management/Operations Management/Engineering (NQF Level 7)

Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) /Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level 8)

Job description

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE Operations Manager

JOB GRADE D2 Minimum Midpoint

CTC R798 718 R939 668

NO. OF INCUMBENTS 1

LOCATION Northern Cape: Provincial Office: Kimberley

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE

JOB

To manage and oversee the implementation of operational activities

in the province by providing technical support of Seda business plan,

policies, procedures and processes.

KEY PERFORMANCE

AREAS

❖ Develop, oversee and ensure implementation of an integrated

Provincial Operations plan and operational activities.

❖ Monitor and evaluate provincial operational performance.

❖ Manage infrastructure.

❖ Financial, risk and compliance management.

REQUIRED MINIMUM

QUALIFICATION

❖ Matric (NQF Level 4) plus B-Tech or Bachelor’s degree

(NQF Level 7) in Economics/Business Administration/Project

Management/Operations Management/Engineering

❖ Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) /Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level

8) in Economics/Business Administration/Project

Management/Operations Management/Engineering as added

advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM

WORK EXPERIENCE

❖ 6 - 8 year’s work experience in the Operations Management

❖ 2-3 years managerial experience.

❖ Project, quality & risk management experience

❖ Experience in implementing support strategies or continuous

management of processes or change management

❖ Exposure to small business enterprise development sector;

stakeholder relations and information management systems.

❖ Knowledge of business and management principles

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

❖ Strategic Capability

❖ Managing a Team

❖ Coaching & Mentoring

❖ Change Management

❖ Policy Development & Adherence

❖ Political Awareness

❖ Advisory Service

❖ Communication

❖ Stakeholder Engagement

❖ Analytical

❖ Business Acumen

❖ Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

❖ Planning & Organising

❖ Monitoring & Evaluation

❖ Performance Driven

❖ Team Work

❖ Adaptability & Flexibility

❖ Policy Adherence

❖ Negotiation

NB: It is the organization’s intention to promote equity and representivity in terms of race,

gender and people living with disability as per the set numerical targets contained in the

organizational Employment Equity Plan (EE Plan). Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are

encouraged to APPLY.

❖ The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials

(employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be

necessary). Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.

❖ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us

within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

❖ Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the

applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide

proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).

❖ Applicants should note that any false information contained in their cv and related documents

could result in disqualification and/or summary dismissal.

❖ Please note that by applying for this position, you give SEDA permission to process your

personal information in compliance with POPI ACT.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing Date:22 February 2023

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