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Head of Operations

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Job Location:

Mpumalanga - South Africa

Monthly Salary: m 100000 - 100000
Posted: 20 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HEAD OF OPERATIONS MINING TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES
Witbank Mpumalanga Permanent Full-time

Are you an experienced operations leader ready to take ownership of service delivery field operations and commercial performance within a technology-driven mining environment

We are looking for a Head of Operations to lead a multi-functional operations team supporting mining logistics and supply chain technology across South Africa and selected SADC markets.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can translate business strategy into operational results build accountable teams and ensure reliable service delivery across multiple sites.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead operational service delivery ensuring customer SLAs service quality and customer expectations are consistently met.
  • Oversee field services technician deployment installation projects and operational readiness across multiple sites.
  • Manage operational budgets workforce capacity fleet facilities and subcontractor performance.
  • Drive operational efficiency cost control and continuous improvement without compromising service quality or safety.
  • Lead and develop managers and supervisors establishing clear accountability and strong performance management.
  • Manage customer escalations resolve recurring operational challenges and drive corrective actions through to completion.
  • Maintain compliance with site safety requirements and operational standards.
  • Provide operational reporting risk visibility and strategic recommendations to the CEO.
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant qualification in Operations Management Engineering Business Management or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of relevant operational experience including at least 5 years leading managers or supervisors.
  • Proven experience managing customer SLAs operational budgets field service teams and project delivery.
  • Experience in mining services industrial technology logistics telecommunications managed services or a similar field-based environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen people leadership problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites and support regional operations as required.
Advantageous Experience
  • Mining contractor and site safety exposure.
  • Experience supporting 24/7 service delivery environments.
  • Regional African or SADC operational experience.

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For more information contact:
Raees Sadek
IT Recruitment
Researcher



Required Experience:

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