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Operations Manager

Stratogo


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Reference: HQ001206-Tasmi-2

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Job Title: Operations Manager Specialized & Contract Cleaning Services
Department: Operations
Location: KwaZulu-Natal (National Travel Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: 10 June 2026

About Us

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.

Our client is a specialist industrial services company delivering high-quality specialized and contract cleaning solutions to blue-chip clients within the petrochemical food & beverage industrial and FMCG sectors. They are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead national operations drive operational excellence ensure SHEQ compliance and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities


  • Lead and manage all specialized and contract cleaning operations nationally ensuring efficient planning resource allocation service delivery and continuous operational improvement.

  • Manage and develop operational teams while maintaining strong client relationships conducting site visits and supporting business growth through exceptional service delivery.

  • Drive SHEQ compliance technical execution contract profitability cost control and operational performance across all sites and contracts.


Minimum Requirements


  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Chemical Engineering Industrial Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Production/Operations Management or related technical field.

  • Facilities Management qualification or exposure advantageous.

  • 58 years experience in an operations or Operations Management role within specialized cleaning contract cleaning industrial services or related sectors.

  • Proven experience managing multi-site operations and field-based teams.

  • Experience servicing petrochemical food & beverage industrial and/or FMCG clients.

  • Strong knowledge of industrial cleaning chemicals specialized cleaning equipment and operational methodologies.

  • Solid understanding of contract financial management budgeting costing and margin control.

  • Strong SHEQ knowledge with working knowledge of the OHS Act.

  • ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and HACCP exposure advantageous.

  • Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel nationally.


Skills & Competencies


  • Strong leadership people management and team development capabilities.

  • Excellent client relationship management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Strong operational planning financial management problem-solving and continuous improvement abilities.


What is on Offer


  • Competitive market-related remuneration package.

  • Senior leadership role with full ownership of the operations function.

  • Direct reporting line to the Managing Director and involvement in strategic business decisions.

  • Opportunity to shape develop and grow a key division within a specialist services business.


How to Apply

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Required Experience:

Manager