Chief Operating Officer jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a decisive and commercially astute Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence and scale business performance.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations with full accountability for operational performance and efficiency.
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans, ensuring seamless execution across functions.
• Drive financial discipline, optimizing cost structures while enabling growth.
• Implement scalable systems, processes, and controls to support rapid expansion.
• Monitor performance metrics, ensuring accountability and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Lead organizational transformation initiatives, embedding a culture of high performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape long‑term strategy and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience as COO, Managing Director, or in a senior operations leadership role within a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong track record of scaling operations and delivering sustainable business outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership capability with the ability to influence, inspire, and drive results.
• Deep expertise in operational strategy, performance management, and business transformation.
• Financial acumen with experience managing large‑scale budgets and P&L ownership.
• Demonstrated success in change management and organizational development.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.

• Commercial focus with relentless execution discipline.
• Ability to balance strategic foresight with tactical delivery.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and agility in dynamic markets.