Operations Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

In brief

Overview This is a Fixed Term Contract role for an Operations Coordinator at Pepkor Lifestyle, a discount retailer supplying electronic goods, appliances, and related accessories to consumers in the mass middle market of Southern Africa at the lowest prices. The position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and falls within the Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain job field. What you will do * Coordinate Daily Operations: Oversee cross-departmental logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation for smooth business flow. * Optimize Operational Processes: Eliminate operational bottlenecks and improve team performance through refined workflows. * Ensure Strict Compliance: Execute regular compliance checks and implement corrective measures to achieve zero non-compliance. * Champion Customer Centricity: Apply customer service standards across your area of responsibility and celebrate customer-centric behaviors. * Drive Reporting & Insights: Monitor key metrics (KPIs) and deliver clear reporting on operational performance to leadership. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications:** * NQF Level 6 Qualification (Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field). * Broad-based understanding of retail policies, practices, systems, and operating models. * **Professional Expertise:** * Operational Execution: Coordinate day-to-day operational activities, resource allocation, and inventory management. * Process Optimization: Design, refine, and implement streamlined operational processes to eliminate inefficiencies. * Compliance & Quality Management: Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure 100% adherence to quality standards and operational compliance. * Performance Reporting: Prepare actionable performance reports, metrics, and presentations for senior management. * Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align operational activities with business goals. * **Qualities:** * Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills: Multi-task and prioritize effectively under pressure. * Communication & Technical Proficiency: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and operational tracking software. * Customer-Centric Focus: Act as a champion for customer satisfaction, managing expectations and adhering to service codes. * Resilience & Attention to Detail: Handle stress effectively, maintain high standards, and respond constructively to feedback. * Ethical & Values-Driven: Adhere strictly to principles, follow instructions and procedures, and maintain professional presentation. Who should apply A proactive professional who is highly organized, possesses strong time management skills, can multi-task and prioritize under pressure. The ideal candidate is technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operational tracking software, has a customer-centric focus, is resilient, pays strong attention to detail, handles stress effectively, and maintains high standards. They should also be ethical, values-driven, adhere strictly to principles, follow instructions and procedures, and maintain a professional presentation. Deadline 13 October 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/operations-coordinator-fixed-term-contract-pepkor-lifestyle Source: myjobmag

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