KZN Operations Manager

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: HQ001141-NIVAM-1

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an energetic highly skilled Operations Manager to lead and manage all aspects of their Hazardous Waste Management site in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is ideal for a dynamic hands-on leader with strong people management skills excellent operational planning ability and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Daily scheduling of operational jobs and allocation of staff equipment and vehicles.
- Liaising with Sales on operational planning and client job requirements.
- Managing daily work amendments based on client and staff availability.
- Ensuring teams are adequately prepared with PPE equipment and materials.
- Working closely with Technicians/Supervisors on job execution.
- Reviewing and assisting with job reports and costings.
- Maintaining accurate job files and operational documentation.
- Monitoring PPE levels stock movements and procurement needs.
- Supporting HSEQ with safety files audits and documentation.
- Communicating with clients regarding progress costings reports and job planning.
- Supporting tender submissions and quotation preparation.
- Assisting with debtor management and securing work orders.
- Overseeing maintenance and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
- Monitoring driving behaviour and tracking reports.
- Managing defect registers maintenance logs and supplier sourcing.
- Coordinating morning dispatch of operations teams with correct resources.
- Reviewing previous days documentation bookings and costings.
- Monitoring active job sites and providing support where necessary.
- Preparing daily operational task schedules.
- Attending meetings site visits and emergency call outs when required.
- Reporting to management on job progress performance and operational issues.

Key Minimum Requirements:

- Matric / Senior Certificate
- Computer literate (Outlook Word Excel Adobe PDF)
- Valid drivers licence
- Hazmat Awareness / Hazmat Ops / FF1 / FF2 / First Aid (advantageous or as required)

Salary Package:

- Basic R30 000.00
- Performance Bonus TBC

Duties & Responsibilities

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Package & Remuneration

R 30000 - R 30000 - Monthly plus Fixed Term Contract

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: HQ001141-NIVAM-1About the Role: Our client is seeking an energetic highly skilled Operations Manager to lead and manage all aspects of their Hazardous Waste Management site in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is ideal for a dynamic hands-on leader with strong people management skills excellent op...