Introduction

Leading multinational technology company has an opportunity for a Operations Team Lead

The purpose of this role is to analyse, improve and implement organisational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity, and operations across the organisation as well as to drives operational excellence through process optimisation, supplier and customer relationship management, compliance oversight, and business development initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operations & Business Development

Managing numerous branches.
Ensure all operations are conducted in an appropriate, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Improve operational management systems, processes, policies, and best practices.
Support the organisation in maintaining legal compliance and proactively managing operational risks.
Formulate and implement strategic and operational objectives aligned with business goals.
Analyse supplier performance within South Africa and implement improvements to enhance profitability and service delivery.
Identify new business, product, and service development opportunities and prioritise initiatives according to ROI.
Support Regional, Services, Sales & Marketing, and IT Managers in converting new and existing products to minimise manual and physical intervention.
Oversee asset-related initiatives including POS devices, partnered yards, and diesel licensing.
Monitor operational expenditure, cost-saving initiatives, budgets, and spend policies across all staff and operational sites.
Ensure operational performance aligns with approved financial objectives and profitability targets.

Branches / Offices

Drive operational implementation to ensure smooth and effective operations across all sites.
Monitor operational and financial performance against budgets and report variances to the Area Manager.
Recommend corrective actions to mitigate operational and financial risks impacting profitability and sustainability.
Ensure effective asset management by maintaining accurate asset registers for POS devices, pumps, vehicles, and other operational assets.

Regulatory, Compliance, Governance and Legal

Actively identify, grow, and leverage key regulatory and licensing relationships to ensure compliance with company policy and local legislation

Desired Experience & Qualification

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant operational or project management certifications advantageous.
Valid passport and driver’s licence

Work Experience & Skills

▪ Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position

▪ Previous experience within the diesel, trucking, logistics, or similar environment is essential

▪ Experience working with multiple currencies is required

▪ Previous experience in business development is advantageous

Package & Remuneration

Between R 45 000 and R 55 000 CTC per month (depending on qualifications. experience and level of experience)

IT Notion

Latest Jobs

Operations Team Lead / Area Manager (Retail)