Regional Operations Lead - Gauteng East

Placements24; Kempton Park; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings contributions

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Operations Lead to drive retail operations across Gauteng East, with a primary focus on Tembisa. You will develop strategic plans, oversee day‑to‑day store performance, and coach multi-site managers to deliver profitable growth.

This hands‑on role requires strong leadership, budgeting, loss prevention, and supply‑chain awareness, ensuring adherence to standards and customer service excellence across the region.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Retail Operations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in retail operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing multi-site operations and achieving significant business results.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

Mansioni

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple retail locations within the specified region, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance market share, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Manage regional budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational savings and revenue enhancement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of store managers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards across all operational touchpoints.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with corporate departments to align regional operations with overall business strategy.
• Drive initiatives related to inventory management, loss prevention, and supply chain optimization.
• Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team-building

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Retail Operations

Strumenti

Retail management systems

Data analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding enterprise in the retail sector, is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Regional Operations Lead to spearhead operations across the Gauteng East region. This critical management position involves strategic planning, execution oversight, and team leadership to ensure maximum operational efficiency and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of retail operations, supply chain dynamics, and customer service excellence. You will be responsible for driving key initiatives, optimizing store performance, and maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity throughout the region, with a primary focus on Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA . This is a hands-on role requiring a dedicated professional committed to achieving ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple retail locations within the specified region, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans to enhance market share, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Manage regional budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational savings and revenue enhancement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of store managers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and quality standards across all operational touchpoints.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with corporate departments to align regional operations with overall business strategy.
• Drive initiatives related to inventory management, loss prevention, and supply chain optimization.
• Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Retail Operations, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in retail operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-site operations and achieving significant business results.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in retail management systems and data analysis tools.
• Deep understanding of the retail landscape in Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA and surrounding areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and P&L responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a generous leave policy, and retirement savings contributions. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement within the organization are readily available. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to employee well-being. This role is based primarily in the Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA region, requiring dedicated on-site presence.