POSITION TITLE: Operations Manager
AREA: Cape Town – Century City – Western Cape
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Contract (Renewable based on performance)
EQUITY: AA or other
SALARY: Neg on exp up to R30k p/m (no benefits included)
Closing date for CV’s: 16 April 2014
ONLY forward Word format CV’s
Ensure ID number, nationality, equity status, notice period, current/ required salary, reasons for leaving, current photo, computer literacy, licence/ transport & references are included on the CV
Do NOT send qualifications; it will be requested if required

Role: The Operations manager reports to the chief executive officer and is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal management.

Requirements:
• Suitable business related qualification
• 6+ years’ experience in a similar management role
• Clear criminal record

Responsibilities

• Direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
• Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.
• Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies
• Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.
• Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.
• Participate in capital market development, including participation in exhibitions, meetings, tenders, and more.
• Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.
• Give suggestions and advise management for making key changes in planning of various issues and business decisions.
• Plan the activities of various services and discuss it with staff. Strategic planning forms the main component of COO job description.
• Keep an eye on the quality control of various activities with regards to product development, etc.
• Conduct regular meetings and sessions to ensure that works are completed as per the priorities of the set tasks.
• Ensure all works and activities comply with legal methods, general duty care and management.
• Set and assign operational goals for staff , mentor and coach them.
• Demonstrate competence in handling team building activities and motivating the teams to give quality performance.