Regional Operations Director (Africa) Ride Hailing

JonDavidson; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service company in Johannesburg is looking for a Regional Operations Director to oversee ride-hailing operations across South Africa and French-speaking countries. This role demands strong strategic leadership, with responsibilities including the development of operational strategies and management of a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience in operations management, be fluent in French and English, and possess deep knowledge of the local market. This full-time position offers a chance to drive growth in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in operations management, preferably in ride-hailing or logistics.
• Proven leadership experience driving growth and optimizing processes.
• Deep knowledge of ride-hailing market and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategy for ride-hailing services.
• Ensure smooth operations across business areas.
• Collaborate with CEO on KPIs for company success.

Skills

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Leadership Experience

Public Speaking

Job description

Regional Operations Director (Ride Hailing)

(Head of Operations)

Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg

Reporting to : CEO Africa

The client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Operations Director for new ride hailing operations in the Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the regions ride-hailing services ensuring efficient and profitable operations while scaling the business in a dynamic and competitive market. This role will require strong leadership strategic vision and a deep understanding of the local ride-hailing ecosystem to drive growth and operational excellence.

Key language requirement : Fluent in French & English

Objectives of the Role :

• Develop and execute the operational strategy for the Companys ride-hailing services in the South Africa and other French speaking countries in Africa in alignment with company goals.
• Ensure efficient smooth and scalable operations across all areas of the business including driver and rider experience fleet management customer service and partnerships.
• Drive business growth by expanding market presence enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the CEO to set and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) that contribute to overall company success.
• Lead a high-performing team ensuring strong recruitment training and retention practices while promoting a culture of excellence.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• At least 7-15 years of experience in operations management preferably in the ride-hailing transportation or logistics industries.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale operations driving growth and optimizing business processes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of the ride-hailing market and local regulatory landscape in the South Africa & other French speaking countries in Africa
• Fluent in French & English
• Excellent strategic thinking problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of data analytics operational performance metrics and financial management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

If this role sparks your interest feel free to reach out to Kevin Chong ()for more details .

Required Experience: Director

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Nursing Home Experience
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Workers' Compensation Law
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Memory Care
• Public Speaking
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1