Operations Manager

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• 8–10 years in transport/logistics operations leadership
• Proven Requirements , fostering a strong safety-first culture.
• Client Relations – Build trusted customer relationships, manage escalations and lead service reviews to ensure consistently high service levels.
• Team Leadership – Lead, support and develop Contract Managers and operational teams to deliver on key business objectives.
• Fleet Management – Oversee 80+ vehicle fleet operations, maintenance, utilisation and compliance, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient service delivery.
• Financial Control – Hold full P&L responsibility, managing fuel, tyres, labour and operational costs while identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance – Uphold SHERQ standards, hazmat compliance, driver risk management and regulatory Education Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple contracts, depots, or sites.
• Translate regional and divisional strategy into detailed execution plans, schedules, and performance targets.
• Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple contracts, depots, or sites.
• What we're looking for
• Continuous Improvement – Drive initiatives that enhance productivity, operational efficiency and fleet utilisation across the operation.
• d Operations Manager to lead our specialised fuel and chemicals transport operation in Durban, Clairwood. This opportunity is suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-perfoming teams, and delivers operational excellence through safety, accountability and collaboration.
• What you'll do
• Safety & Compliance – Uphold SHERQ standards, hazmat compliance, driver risk management and regulatory Education Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution
• Ensure compliance with contractual SLAs, KPIs, internal SOPs, and statutory
• Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma
• Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple contracts, depots, or sites.
• Translate regional and divisional strategy into detailed execution plans, schedules, and performance targets.
• Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Execution
• Ensure compliance with contractual SLAs, KPIs, internal SOPs, and statutory
• Operational Leadership & Execution