Strategic Operations Leader for Growth & Projects

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence. You will oversee major projects, optimize processes, and mentor a high-performance team to deliver growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in operations management, with strong leadership and data-driven decision-making abilities. This role offers significant impact and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in operations management with strategic project focus.
• Proven ability to lead large initiatives and improve processes.
• Strong business sense, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience in Gauteng region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans aligned with company goals.
• Oversee multiple complex projects from inception to completion within budget.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement KPIs and monitor operational performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of operational staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align strategies.
• Manage budgets and resources to meet objectives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to drive innovation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Project management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence. You will oversee major projects, optimize processes, and mentor a high-performance team to deliver growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in operations management, with strong leadership and data-driven decision-making abilities. This role offers significant impact and collaboration with senior leadership.