183 Chief Operations Officer Coo Business Management Development jobs in Gauteng

Location: South Africa (with international travel)

Reporting To: CEO

Job Overview:

My client is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Chief Operations Officer to serve as the CEO's right hand in driving strategic initiatives, overseeing daily operations, and expanding our presence within the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business and financial management, excellent negotiation skills, and extensive contacts within the aviation sector. This role requires a charismatic leader with exceptional presentation, networking abilities, and the ability to work closely with the CEO to implement strategic vision and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Implementation: Support the CEO in executing the company's vision and strategic plans, ensuring alignment across all operational facets.
• Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency in service delivery.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and reporting, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Business Development & Networking: Cultivate and leverage contacts within the aviation industry, negotiate deals, and identify new business opportunities.
• Industry Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of the aviation sector, including market trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape.
• Travel & Representation: Represent the company at global networking events, conferences, and industry gatherings.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism.
• Brand & Marketing Coordination: Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand presence, leveraging your insights and industry connections.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations adhere to industry standards, legal requirements, and safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in senior business management, ideally within the aviation industry.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial reports.
• Extensive contacts within the aviation sector and excellent negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate with a high level of professionalism and presence.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement complex initiatives.
• Experience or background in marketing management is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a similar qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong network within the aviation industry.
• Ability to work independently and report directly to the CEO.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel globally.

What They Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to shape and grow a forward-thinking company within the aviation sector.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• International exposure and networking opportunities.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Chief Operations Officer Job Overview

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Support the CEO in executing the company's vision and strategic plans, ensuring alignment across all operational facets.

Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency in service delivery.

Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and reporting, ensuring profitability and cost control.

Bilateral Relationships: Cultivate and leverage contacts within the aviation industry, negotiate deals, and identify new business opportunities.

Airline Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of the aviation sector, including market trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape.

Global Representation: Represent the company at global networking events, conferences, and industry gatherings.

Team Leadership: Lead and motivate teams, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism.

Campaign Coordination: Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand presence, leveraging your insights and industry connections.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to industry standards, legal requirements, and safety protocols.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in senior business management, ideally within the aviation industry.
• Familiarity with international markets and willingness to travel frequently.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a similar qualification is preferred.

We Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to shape and grow a forward-thinking company within the aviation sector.
• Competitive compensation package.
• International exposure and networking opportunities.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

We have partnered with our client who is currently looking for a COO to join their business in Johannesburg, report to the CEO, and be part of a business that has seen exceptional growth since its launch.

This role is to build and maintain an eco-system for the business and ensure the following is being driven:

• Value creation across all regions in Africa where the business has a presence and ensuring each territory follows the correct operational directions.
• Operational excellence across all the regions.
• Build talent capabilities across the regions for the best talent within the group, ensuring the business has subject matter experts driving performance and culture, promoting culture, and setting the right tone for succession plans.
• Engage, modify, and set the right business model within the high uncertainty of the business dynamics in Africa for a sustainable business model.
• Conduct planning for new set-up capacity or expansion of existing properties by driving efficiency, scalability, quality, and consistency in the service operations.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Business Planning
• Corporate governance and compliance
• Develop corporate policies that encompass regional operations and business operations.
• Drive business excellence.
• Human Capital management.

As the successful COO, you will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in either engineering or business administration/relevant field.
• Master's degree in the relevant field would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within a medium to large company in a technical or operational role as part of the senior management or executive team.
• Experience in working within Africa and managing various regions.
• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection experience.

Are you an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of driving business performance in the transport sector?

This role requires exceptional leadership, operational expertise, and strong commercial acumen, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and make critical decisions that shape the company's success.

As COO, you will work closely with the CEO and executive team to define, implement, and monitor operational strategies that align with our mission and business objectives. You will oversee cross-functional teams, streamline operational processes, and ensure the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the organisation.

Duties :

1. Collaborate with the CEO to define the organisation's vision, strategy, and operational objectives.
2. Build an inclusive, high-performance culture and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities.
3. Continuously monitor market and industry trends, adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness and sustainability.
4. Develop and execute operational strategies that enhance productivity, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery.
5. Oversee supply chain, finance, and customer service functions to ensure seamless operations.
6. Implement best practices and process improvements across departments.
7. Monitor operational and financial performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
8. Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and industry requirements.
9. Oversee internal audits, SLA agreements, and supplier/vendor contracts.
10. Drive data-driven decision-making through robust analytics and performance reporting.
11. Strengthen client relationships through exceptional service delivery.
12. Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding business partnerships.
13. Lead customer service initiatives that boost satisfaction and retention.
14. Mentor and develop senior managers, fostering a results-driven, collaborative culture.
15. Identify and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Job Experience & Skills Required :

Qualifications :

• Matric (Garde 12)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Business Management (or equivalent).
• Completed MBA

Experience :

• At least 10 years experience in the Transport Industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Functional training in Leadership, Compliance Management, Operations Management, Business Risk Management, Strategic Business Management, and Financial Systems & Controls.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions (supply chain, finance, customer service, etc.).
• Aviation sector and road freight experience advantageous.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, data and financial analytics, and cost/revenue/cash management.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Industrial Relations.

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong alignment with company mission and values.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and work across cultures.
• High integrity, ownership, and accountability.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard hours when required.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

A Managed Healthcare Org.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Chief Operations Officer located in Tshwane.

The Principal Chief Operations Officer will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, including business planning, operations management, and be able to implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the Managed Care Business Unit. The role involves developing and implementing operational strategies and managing a Call Centre. Additionally, the Chief Operations Officer will work to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong Business Planning and Operations Management skills
• Advanced Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in Finance and Budgeting
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of successful project management
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Clinical experience advantageous.

• Collaborate with the CEO to define the organisations vision, strategy, and operational objectives.
• Build an inclusive, high-performance culture and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities.
• Continuously monitor the market and industry trends, adjusting strategies to maintain competitiveness and sustainability.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that enhance productivity, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Oversee supply chain, finance, and customer service functions to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement best practices and process improvements across departments.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Oversee internal audits, SLA agreements, and supplier/vendor contracts.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through robust analytics and performance reporting.
• Strengthen client relationships through exceptional service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding business partnerships.
• Lead customer service initiatives that boost satisfaction and retention.
• Mentor and develop senior managers, fostering a results-driven, collaborative culture.
• Identify and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

• Matric (Garde 12)
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Business Management (or equivalent).
• Completed MBA

• At least 10 years experience in the Transport Industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Functional training in Leadership, Compliance Management, Operations Management, Business Risk Management, Strategic Business Management, and Financial Systems & Controls.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions (supply chain, finance, customer service, etc.).
• Aviation sector and road freight experience advantageous.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, data and financial analytics, and cost/revenue/cash management.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment and Industrial Relations.

• Strong alignment with company mission and values.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and work across cultures.
• High integrity, ownership, and accountability.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard hours when required.

SA - Gauteng, Johannesburg CBD

R100 000 Cost To Company

A dynamic legal practice based in Johannesburg is seeking an Operations Manager / Chief Operations Officer (COO) . This senior role is suited for a highly organised, adaptable individual with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in law firm operations.

1. Experience as an Admitted Attorney combined with managerial experience is preferred.
2. 10 to 15 years of relevant experience will be acceptable.
3. Strong communication, people management, and multitasking abilities.
4. Oversee day-to-day office operations and manage administrative staff.
5. Monitor HR processes, including onboarding, training, policies, attendance, and team building.
6. Coordinate IT and systems maintenance (Courtonline, Caselines, online libraries, practice management).
7. Supervise monthly invoicing, disbursements, and collections.
8. Lead marketing and business development, including content creation and tender/bid submissions.
9. Maintain strong client relations and ensure exceptional service delivery.
10. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
11. Drive strategic planning, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Consultant: Jamie Jagers - Dante Personnel Midrand

SUMMARY :

A dynamic legal practice based in Johannesburg , is seeking a Operations Manager / Chief Operations Officer (COO) . This senior role is suited for a highly organised, adaptable individual with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in law firm operations.

POSITION INFO :

Minimum requirements :

• Would prefer someone who has experience as an Admitted Attorney combined with managerial experience
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience will be acceptable
• Strong communication, people management, and multitasking abilities
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and manage administrative staff
• Monitor HR processes, including onboarding, training, policies, attendance, and team building
• Coordinate IT and systems maintenance (Courtonline, Caselines, online libraries, practice management)
• Supervise monthly invoicing, disbursements, and collections
• Lead marketing and business development, including content creation and tender / bid submissions
• Maintain strong client relations and ensure exceptional service delivery
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
• Drive strategic planning, risk management, and operational efficiency

Consultant : Jamie Jagers - Dante Personnel Midrand

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• BA degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or business management (or equivalent qualification).
• At least 10 years of industry experience and 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of diverse business functions (e.g., supply chain, finance, customer service).
• Managerial experience with proven ability to develop and lead teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data and financial analytics, and cost, revenue, and cash management.
• Understanding of Basic Conditions of Employment and Industrial Relations.
• Ability to interpret numbers and communicate analysis clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a record of improving systems and processes.

Responsible for leading negotiations, budgeting, purchasing, and streamlining workflows to boost company productivity. Lead cross-functional teams, manage partnerships, and align business goals with operational efficiency to achieve organizational objectives.

• Regular after-hours decision-making on operational challenges.
• Leadership, compliance, operations, business risk, and strategic management.
• Financial systems, controls, and working with diverse teams.
• Alignment with company mission and values, ownership of projects, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Participation in outside meetings/events as needed.

• Work with the CEO and executive team to set and drive organizational vision and strategy.
• Regularly reevaluate plans based on market and economic conditions.
• Develop strategic plans aligned with short- and long-term goals.
• Oversee operations and foster an inclusive culture.
• Set performance expectations, coach, and monitor progress.

• Develop and lead operational strategies supporting growth.
• Coordinate team efforts and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Identify improvement areas and implement best practices.
• Ensure effective communication across departments.
• Manage internal systems, controls, and compliance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Manage operational budgets with the finance team.

• Generate management reports for decision-making.
• Monitor macro-environment for risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee operational and financial performance and risk strategies.
• Maintain business continuity and conduct compliance reviews.
• Perform data analytics and workforce productivity reviews.

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate updates and maintain legislative documents.
• Negotiate and review supplier agreements and SLAs.

• Manage partnership agreements and customer relationships.
• Conduct client meetings and develop account strategies.
• Lead initiatives to expand business opportunities.

• Foster organizational culture aligned with company values.
• Review and implement relevant technologies to enhance efficiency.