Head of Operations

In brief

**Overview** This is a Head of Operations role for Pro Talent, a Ship Suppliers & Exporters company based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town. The position involves providing overall leadership for the operation. **What you will do** * Provide overall leadership for operations, setting operational priorities, offering leadership and direction, and driving operational performance. * Manage and ensure the performance of the sales, warehouse, and finance departments to support profitability targets. * Collaborate closely with the Senior Management team to achieve objectives including financial performance, productivity, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction targets. * Drive continuous improvement through employee involvement, improved methods, and the adoption of best practices. * Ensure compliance with local and international laws. * Implement Group policies and directives and ensure adherence. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric * A suitable tertiary qualification (e.g., B. Com/ Business Management) * At least 10 years in a senior leadership role with extensive management experience * Shipping/port experience (preferable) * Sound accounting knowledge and experience with the ability to conduct financial reviews * Ability to be a responsible and hands-on leader, eager to be fully involved in daily operations * Analytical and strategic mindset with excellent business acumen * Excellent critical thinking skills * Ability to work in a pressurised and deadline-driven operating environment * Competency in Microsoft Office Suite * Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills * Excellent verbal and written communication & good interpersonal skills * Must be based in Cape Town **Who should apply** This role is suited for a self-starter with at least 10 years of experience in a senior leadership and management role, with a preference for shipping/port experience. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and hands-on leader, eager to be fully involved in daily operations. They should possess an analytical and strategic mindset, excellent business acumen, strong critical thinking skills, and be competent in Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, excellent planning, organizational, decision-making, verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively in a pressurised and deadline-driven environment. The applicant must be based in Cape Town. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/head-of-operations-pro-talent Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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