Operations Manager (Plant Hire / Earthmoving), Kempton Park,

Rava Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent operations management firm is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across their national sites. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure safety and compliance, and be responsible for performance reporting. Applicants should have strong leadership skills, experience in the plant hire or construction sector, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in operations within plant hire, mining, or construction.
• Proven leadership over multiple sites and large staff teams (30+).
• Strong knowledge of site admin and fuel / downtime control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all national sites.
• Manage site supervisors, mechanics, operators, and admin.
• Assist in planning and developing the Johannesburg head office.
• Liaise with Fleet Manager to track and minimise downtime.
• Enforce SHEQ standards and conduct toolbox talks.
• Submit weekly operational performance reports to the Director.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Fluent in English

Knowledge of yellow machines

Proficient with Excel

Proficient with mobile comms tools

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Operations / Engineering / Logistics

Trade-tested artisan with strong management experience

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

WhatsApp

Teams

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager (Plant Hire / Earthmoving), Boksburg, R neg + ben

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in operations within plant hire, mining, or construction
• Proven leadership over multiple sites and large staff teams (30+)
• National Diploma or Degree in Operations / Engineering / Logistics (or) Trade-tested artisan with strong management experience
• Strong knowledge of yellow machines, site admin, fuel / downtime control
• Fluent in English and able to write clear reports
• Proficient with Excel, SharePoint, and mobile comms tools (WhatsApp, Teams)
• Willing to travel weekly and sleep out when necessary

Responsibilities

• Site Performance and Execution: Oversee day-to-day operations across all national sites; Ensure production targets and client deliverables are met on time.
• People Management: Manage and discipline site supervisors, mechanics, operators, and admin; Conduct site visits and performance audits.
• Strategic Support: Assist in planning and developing the Johannesburg head office; Help define SOPs, staff structures, and reporting flows for HQ integration.
• Fleet and Asset Oversight: Liaise with Fleet Manager and Workshop teams to track and minimise downtime.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce SHEQ standards and participate in site safety reviews; Ensure safety incidents are reported immediately to the correct groups; Conduct toolbox talks and initiate disciplinary action for unsafe practices.
• Reporting and Communication: Submit weekly operational performance reports to the Director; Identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction; Manage and standardise site documentation, reporting tools, and communication channels.