Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
18 Apr 2026
Closes
08 May 2026
Work in Cape Town
Operations Manager – Service Delivery Sector
Are you a hands-on driven operations manager with strong project management experience ensuring staff, daily operations and route planning are of a high standard?
This role will involve managing drivers, technicians and yard staff. Overall fleet maintenance, equipment performance, stock control and effective operational costing, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations.
REQUIREMENTS
This role will involve managing drivers, technicians and yard staff. Overall fleet maintenance, equipment performance, stock control and effective operational costing, ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Tertiary qualification in civil/industrial engineering/mechanical engineering or business/operations/logistics
- 5 years’ experience within these industries
- Experience in operations management or project management
- Valid driver’s license
- Computer literacy in MS Office
- Adaptable and flexible to work extended hours
- Ability to work under pressure and handle after-hours crises
- Strong people, leadership and fleet management skills
- Good planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Accountability and decision-making ability
- Leadership and team coordination
- Customer service orientated
- Practical, hands-on management style within a fast-paced industry
- Manage day-to-day operations of sanitation and facilities rental units at events and sites
- Plan and optimize service routes and schedules
- Supervise drivers, technicians and yard staff
- Oversee fleet, equipment and pump unit maintenance
- Asset Management
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
- Monitor service quality and resolve client issues promptly
- Manage stocks (chemical, consumables, spare parts)
- Control operational costs and improve efficiency
- Liaise with clients, municipalities and suppliers
- Assist with staff training, performance management and discipline