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Operations Manager

SGS


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare monthly business commentary reports status reports of service delivery and execution.
  • Preparation of forecasts and budgets.
  • Manage the timeous planning scheduling and complete execution of work after a sale is confirmed in accordance with the company procedures client procedure scheme/ program procedure contract requirements. 
  • Process management and improvement.
  • Expense control. 
  • Staff management. 
  • Staff performance management.
  •  Problem solving. 
  •  Implementation of and compliance with the SGS Management System requirements.
  •  Work closely with support services (Technical Sales KAM HR Finance IT Procurement). 
  •  Attend management meetings. 
  •  Strategy development and execution. 
  •  Training of staff sub-contractors where relevant. 
  •  Business travel. 
  •  Client liaison. 
  •  Other reasonable miscellaneous duties assigned to you by your Manager. 

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES 

  • Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard. 
  • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue. 
  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified. 
  • Inform your manager of any major risks process failures or customer complaints. 
  • Ensure that the quality requirements are not subordinated to any prejudicial interests. 
  • Ensure all signatory approval of documents is in compliance with Company requirements. 
  • Ensure that the relevant management systems are not compromised. 
  • Identify and report non-conformances with respect to the quality system integrity and operational integrity. 
  •  Compliance with all company policies and procedures. 

Qualifications :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Tertiary qualification in relevant field.
  • 5 yrs. experience in operations in the relevant field.
  • 5 yrs. experience in people management.
  • 5 yrs. experience in process management.
  • Experience in ISO management systems.
  • Experience in customer service and liaison.
  • Excellent computer literacy.
  • Sound financial acumen.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent English communication: Speaking reading writing.
  • Results driven with the ability to make difficult decisions timeously.
  • Can work under pressure and independently.

Additional Information :

OTHER 

  • Travel 
  • Passport 
  • Valid drivers license
  •  South African citizen or valid working permit

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and ... View more

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