Senior Operations Manager – Multi-Site Operations (Permanent)
Greys · South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , uMgungundlovu - Mkhambathini (Camperdown)
Posted 24 July 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Senior Operations Manager – Multi-Site Operations Start Date: 2026-07-24 - 2026-08-23 Vacancy Type: Permanent DBN003590 Sectors: Transport / Logistics / Freight / Aviation Location: South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , uMgungundlovu - Mkhambathini (Camperdown) Salary: Brief: A leading organisation specialising in commercial vehicle fitments, agricultural equipment, workshop operations and production services is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead its multi-site operations across KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple sites, driving operational excellence, productivity, cost control and continuous improvement within a fast-paced engineering and production environment. Detail: Key Responsibilities Lead and manage multi-site workshop, production and operational activities. Drive productivity, quality, safety and operational performance. Partner with Technical Management to optimise production planning and labour utilisation. Oversee assembly, refurbishment, repairs, scheduling and dispatch operations. Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation and SOP implementation. Manage operational budgets, quotations, cost control and performance reporting. Lead and develop high-performing operational teams. Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and legislative requirements. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 Relevant qualification in Operations Management, Engineering or related field Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal) is essential Valid Code 14 driver's licence Own reliable transport Minimum 10 years' operational leadership experience within commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, manufacturing, engineering or workshop operations Proven experience managing large teams across multi-site operations Strong financial acumen with budgeting, cost control and KPI management If you have a proven track record of leading complex multi-site operations and delivering measurable operational improvements, we invite you to apply. show more... For more information please contact: Sinikiwe Mvelase Apply