South Africa COO: Strategic Growth & Operations Leader

Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a COO to provide strategic and operational leadership in South Africa. The role involves overseeing the full country operation, driving strategic execution, and ensuring financial performance. Candidates should have over 10 years of senior leadership experience, demonstrating success in complex businesses and a strong financial acumen. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing multinational organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience with P&L accountability.
• Proven success in leading a large, complex business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Translate the group’s strategic agenda into a focused country business plan.
• Lead the end-to-end operation of the country business.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.

Skills

Strategic vision and commercial insight

Leadership and organisational capability building

Operational excellence and transformation

Stakeholder influence and board-level communication

Job description

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a COO to provide strategic and operational leadership in South Africa. The role involves overseeing the full country operation, driving strategic execution, and ensuring financial performance. Candidates should have over 10 years of senior leadership experience, demonstrating success in complex businesses and a strong financial acumen. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing multinational organization.