Operation Manager jobs in South Africa

Are you an analytical thinker, commercially‑minded, and passionate about driving business success through strategy, finance, and operational insight.

We're looking for a strategic and financially astute leader to join our Operations team.

• Analyse business trends (sales, costs, people, shrinkage, store standards) to guide strategy.
• Lead financial management, budgeting, and accurate reporting for Operations.
• Drive Opex and Capex budget processes, updates, and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver weekly and monthly reports on sales, financials, KPIs, and people metrics.
• Conduct store profitability modelling, identifying growth and optimisation opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports and insights to senior leadership and Operations teams.
• Oversee Operations incentive schemes and property–related decision‑making.
• Support training and development of new team members.
• Play an active role in strategic planning, corporate governance, and policy compliance.
• Enhance reporting techniques through collaboration with analytics teams.

• 5+ years general accounting experience including cost control and managing budgets
• 2+ years people management experience
• CIMA / BCOM Accounting (Honours)
• Proven leadership ability with strong self‑management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and to motivate others
• Advanced presentation skills
• High levels of computer literacy – Advanced Excel

• Retail store operations
• Market trading environment
• Economics relevant to retail
• Retail related KPIs and measurements
• Systems knowledge (Business Intelligence and Financial)
• Retail Incentive schemes
• Capital expenditure governance and reporting

You are passionate about delivering results, leading high‑performing teams, and aligning operations with business goals.

You live the Ackermans values, Courage, Respect, Integrity, Simplicity, and Performance, and bring purpose‑driven leadership to everything you do.

Applicants will be required to participate in formal evaluations / assessments and panel interviews as part of the formal selection process.

In terms of Company policy for appointments and promotions, preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team and contribute to employment equity within the Company, provided that the competencies and minimum requirements for the position have been met.