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Job title : Operations Manager
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 01, 2025
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Job Description
To provide operational focus and delivery on outcomes based solutions within FunxionO by, acceptance and mitigation of associated output risk, value-adding process optimization and productivity enhancements.Operational and delivery role and operational execution on existing Industrial line functionally outsourced solutions. Delivery and evolution of new and existing functionally outsourced solutions and Continuous improvement mandateMinimum Requirements
Experience :
Min 3-5 years’ experience in a management role within process driven working environments and or industries.Warehouse and production industry experience would be an essentialFMCG experience advantageousIR / CCMA experience advantageousExposure to unionized environments would be an advantagePeople and Performance ManagementQualification :
Grade 12 or NQF 4 related QualificationTertiary business qualification ideally in logistics, supply chain management or process / industrial engineeringAdditional Requirements :
N / ARoles and Responsibilities
Analyses client feedback (i.e. CAP processes) and utilises this feedback to ensure service enhancementsEngages the client proactively, responds to client queries promptly and ensures that opportunities for improvements to the client experience are actioned and measuredAdheres to all applicable client requirements as detailed in the account plan, SLA and CAP action planParticipates in and is responsible for activities that influence new business and / or organic growth from existing clientsIdentifies opportunities to position Quest and Kelly servicesRefers relevant business lead opportunities to the Sales and Marketing teamUnderstands key competitors and competitive forces shaping the market and actively adapts action plans to grow and retain business shareForecasts resourcing requirements in conjunction with the client team and / or operationsMaintains regular engagement with the TRAC centre to ensure that there is a shared understanding of the forecast (pool) requirements and confirmed ordersEnsures that the placement of orders with the TRAC centre complies with company proceduresEnsures that all client job specification standards have been met and, where the candidate does not meet the standards, follows up with the TRAC centreArranges and conducts conduct motivationalfit / culture fit interviews for shortlisted candidatesMaintains contact with all successful candidates after the interview through to the training commencement date with the clientConducts induction sessions with all candidates prior to commencement of assignmentAdheres to labour legislation including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)Ensures that assignees are orientated to the Quest disciplinary code and client workplace rulesEnsures the implementation of equitable informal and formal disciplinary measures. (i.e. written warning, final warning, dismissal, suspension)Represents the company where required to initiate or chair disciplinary hearings or attend CCMA proceedingsAdheres to all personnel administration policies, processes, systems and procedures; ensuring that assignee records are accurate and up to date and that payroll input is accurate and timeous, including but not limited to : contracting, recruitment (People Fluent / Ax), employee relations (return to work, disciplinary procedures), recording performance data, Ax integrity, invoicing where relevant, client correspondence (email, minutes), recording of client visits (call cycles) and all other related systems activities (e.g. database maintenance and management)Handles all routine administration queries and work requests and is able to resolve these efficiently and effectively within required SLAs and turnaround timesEnsures the timeous submission of required written reports, including but not limited to : recruitment, absenteeism, attrition, exit interviews, payroll statistics, disciplinary activity, performance data, equity and initiative updatesEnsures the timely collection of timesheetsAdheres to SLA (operations and payroll hub) deadlinesEnsures the submission of other relevant payroll information to the payroll hub that may be required from time to time. (e.g. UIF documentation)Maintains accurate payroll rules as required prior to submission of timesheets (i.e. shift rules, assignee loading management, etc)Checks payroll extracts and reverts to the payroll hub regarding exceptions identifiedPerforms first line support in respect of assignee payroll queriesAnticipates peaks and valleys and plans staffing capacity accordingly. Leverages available resources to complete work effectively. Takes positive action to resolve conflict in a way that addresses issues, dissipates the conflict and maintains collaborative relationshipsEncourages good performance and provides timely and constructive performance feedback against requirementsRetains staff through active engagement tactics (i.e. induction, oneonone discussions, follow up discussions when employees return from an absence, talent management and client engagement)Implements techniques to track performance and to mitigate assignee attrition. This would include an analysis of training falloff, recruitment issues, payroll errors, high absenteeism, performance issues, morale issues, attrition, exit interview and tenureAddresses poor performance by taking corrective action and / or by following poor performance management proceduresEncourages learning by freely sharing information and best practices with others and by actively striving to empower staff through constant upskilling and enablementCoaches and mentors others by providing instruction, positive models and opportunities to observeSeeks to establish and service relationships with assignees, clients and colleagues to improve the effective and efficient execution of objectives in line with business requirementsLeverages relationship networks and partnerships to gain influence and support for staffing initiativesDemonstrates personal commitment to business partners by fulfilling responsibilities, following partnership agreements, involving others and removing obstacles to team accomplishmentsEstablishes and consolidates good interpersonal relationships by listening to others and objectively considering their ideas and opinions even when they conflict with own ideasUnderstands the client environment and the client resourcing requirementsEnd Date : October 1, 2025
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