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Head of Operations - South Africa

Head of Operations - South Africa

M-KOPAZA
19 days ago
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Job title : Head of Operations - South Africa

Job Location : South Africa,

Deadline : October 09, 2025

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What You’ll Do

As our Head of Operations, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across customer care, telesales, retail, and logistics. Your mandate is to build scalable, world-class operations that balance efficiency, profitability, and customer delight.

You will :

  • Define and execute operational strategies that drive efficiency, productivity, and growth
  • Partner with global leaders to localize and deliver best-in-class frameworks
  • Lead customer care and collections with a relentless focus on service excellence
  • Optimize telesales operations to maximize acquisition, conversion, and customer lifetime value
  • Oversee retail operations, ensuring a seamless in-store experience aligned to commercial objectives
  • Lead warehouse and logistics functions to achieve operational efficiency and cost optimization
  • Build supplier and vendor relationships that add value and sustainability
  • Track and improve KPIs across all operational functions
  • Inspire and lead diverse teams, building a culture of accountability, learning, and high performance
  • What We’re Looking For

    We’re seeking a dynamic leader who combines strategic vision with executional rigor. You’ll be at home in fast-paced, high-growth environments and bring a proven track record of building operational excellence at scale.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • 8–10 years’ progressive operations leadership, including 5+ years in senior management
  • Proven experience leading in retail, logistics, customer care, and / or telesales
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets
  • Demonstrated success driving transformation and leading multi-departmental teams
  • Proficiency with ERP, inventory, and CRM systems
  • What You’ll Bring

  • Strategic execution and operational excellence mindset
  • Customer-centric leadership and innovation focus
  • Financial and analytical strength to drive business decisions
  • Change management expertise and process optimization skills
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders
  • Passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams
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