Senior Operations Executive — Strategic Leader Driving Efficiency

Placements24

Noord-Kaap

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary
Medical aid
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Study leave
Career progression
Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Executive in Kimberley to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving efficiency and cross-functional initiative delivery. The role partners with senior management to shape operations and manage complex programs.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, lead transformations, and ensure KPIs are met in a dynamic environment, backed by a MBA and 10+ years in operations leadership.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in MBA or related field.
  • 10+ years in operations management with executive leadership.
  • Proven experience leading operational transformations and projects.
  • Strong analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead major operational initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Develop and implement strategic operational plans and best practices.
  • Oversee complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring delivery.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with business goals.
  • Mentor and develop operational staff, fostering continuous improvement.
  • Analyze operational performance data and recommend strategic improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership
Operations management
Strategic planning
Stakeholder management
Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Operations Executive in Kimberley to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving efficiency and cross-functional initiative delivery. The role partners with senior management to shape operations and manage complex programs.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, lead transformations, and ensure KPIs are met in a dynamic environment, backed by a MBA and 10+ years in operations leadership.

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