265 Director Of Operations jobs in South Africa
Assistant Director: Operations Support Services
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Assistant Director: Operations Support Services
REF NO: HR4/4/3/2ASDOSS/UIF (X4 POSTS)
(1 Year Contract)
SALARY: R per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE: Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in
Administration/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Administrative Management/ Operations Management/ Business Administration/ Operations Research/ Finance. Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Operations environment and two (2) years' experience at Practitioner level. Knowledge: Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Labour Relations Act (LRA). Skills: Communication. People Management. Listening. Computer Literacy. Time Management. Analytical. Numeracy. Interpersonal. Report writing. Planning and Organizing.
DUTIES: Facilitate provincial operational performance. Coordinate the implementation
of new operational policies and procedures. Provide operational services in provincial offices to ensure consistency. Manage resources.
ENQUIRIES: Mr AP Ragavaloo Tel No:
APPLICATIONS: email: Jobs-, Acting Chief Director: Corporate Services: P
O Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivery at corner Lilian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria.
CLOSINGDATE: 29 September 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
NOTE: All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part "F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
ERRATUM:These posts were advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 dated 29 August 2025 with a closing date of 12 September 2025. Please note the link provided for responses for the application of the Departmental Trainee Employment Counsellors Programmes for the years is incorrect consequently applicants are unable to direct applications. Here is the attached correct link: Therefore, the Department encourages qualified graduates to follow the link to send their applications. The program initially offered 130 available positions
which now increased to 150 positions allocations as follows: Provincial Office: Gauteng– Ref No: GP/2025/08/ X18 posts), Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal-Reference No: ZN/2025/08/ X19 posts), Provincial Office: Eastern Cape-Reference No: EC/2025/08/ X19 posts), Provincial Office: Western Cape- Ref No: WC/2025/08/ X20 posts), Provincial Office: Mpumalanga- Ref No: MP/2025/08/ X10 posts), Provincial Office: North West- Ref No: NW/2025/08/ X16 posts), Provincial Office: Northern Cape- Ref No: NC/2025/08/ X15 posts), Provincial Office: Limpopo- Ref No: LP/2025/08/ X19 posts) and Provincial Office: Free State- Ref No: FS/2025/08/ X14 posts). Therefore, the closing date for these posts is extended to 29 September 2025. Apologies for inconveniences. Essa Sysytem Enquiries: Email: or contact the Alteram Call centre on
Director / Operations Manager-5 • Luxury Lodge
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Director / Operations Manager – Luxury Hospitality Group
A prestigious and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group seeks an experienced Director / Operations Manager to oversee operational excellence across multiple properties. This high-impact leadership role is for a strategic, results-driven professional passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic oversight and operational management of all properties, ensuring consistent high standards across hospitality, guest services, and facilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop management teams across departments to drive performance, accountability, and staff engagement.
- Develop, monitor, and optimise operational budgets, financial performance, and cost efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement operational processes, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with executive management to shape long-term strategy, growth initiatives, and business development opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in senior operations management or executive hospitality roles, preferably within luxury hotels, lodges, or resorts.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational optimisation.
- Ability to manage multiple properties or sites effectively.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational expertise and a results-driven mindset.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Competitive executive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to lead operations within a prestigious luxury hospitality brand.
- Collaborative, high-performance work environment.
- Exposure to strategic growth initiatives and career development opportunities.
Director / Operations Manager-5 • Luxury Lodge
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Director / Operations Manager – Luxury Hospitality Group
A prestigious and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group is seeking an experienced Director / Operations Manager to oversee the operational excellence across multiple properties. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic, results-driven professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic oversight and operational management of all properties, ensuring consistent high standards across hospitality, guest services, and facilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop management teams across departments to drive performance, accountability, and staff engagement.
- Develop, monitor, and optimise operational budgets, financial performance, and cost efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement operational processes, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with executive management to shape long-term strategy, growth initiatives, and business development opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in senior operations management or executive hospitality roles, preferably within luxury hotels, lodges, or resorts.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational optimisation.
- Ability to manage multiple properties or sites effectively.
- Strategic thinker with hands‑on operational expertise and a results‑driven mindset.
- Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
- Competitive executive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to lead operations within a prestigious luxury hospitality brand.
- Collaborative, high-performance work environment.
- Exposure to strategic growth initiatives and career development opportunities.
Director/Operations Manager-5* Luxury Lodge
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight and operational management of all properties, ensuring consistent high standards across hospitality, guest services, and facilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop management teams across departments to drive performance, accountability, and staff engagement.
- Develop, monitor, and optimise operational budgets, financial performance, and cost efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement operational processes, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate with executive management to shape long-term strategy, growth initiatives, and business development opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in senior operations management or executive hospitality roles, preferably within luxury hotels, lodges, or resorts.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational optimisation.
- Ability to manage multiple properties or sites effectively.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational expertise and a results-driven mindset.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Competitive executive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to lead operations within a prestigious luxury hospitality brand.
- Collaborative, high-performance work environment.
- Exposure to strategic growth initiatives and career development opportunities.
Director/Operations Manager-5* Luxury Lodge
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Director / operations manager-5 • luxury lodge
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Business & Operations Director
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Responsibilities
- Business Finance: Provide financial insights as a strategic partner to the leadership team
- Manage long-term routines, setting agendas of LT calls and ensuring contributors have prepared their content.
- Support CCO’s during selling and execution phases
- Monitor performance of finance function, seeking out opportunities for improvement.
- Work with JHB leadership to determine long-term financial goals and targets.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the administrative functions (HR, IT Ops, etc)
- Operations: Supervision and coordination of several support teams
- Building and facilities management, managing long-term Real Estate strategy
- Manage Capex, oversee maintenance planning
- Handle relationships with landlords / property managers
- Ensure site safety and security
- Manage office operations, events, catering, travel
- Procurement and cost management
- Manage BBBEE strategy and transformation
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Management or similar
- CA(SA), CIMA or CPA certification beneficial
- 10+ years consulting or business finance experience, with proven expertise in managing teams and leading high-impact, complex projects
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Business & Operations Director
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- Business Finance:
- Provide financial insights as a strategic partner to the leadership team
- Manage long-term routines, setting agendas of LT calls and ensuring contributors have prepared their content.
- Support CCOâs during selling and execution phases
- Monitor performance of finance function, seeking out opportunities for improvement.
- Work with JHB leadership to determine long-term financial goals and targets.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the administrative functions (HR, IT Ops, etc)
- Operations:
- Supervision and coordination of several support teams
- Building and facilities management, managing long-term Real Estate strategy
- Manage Capex, oversee maintenance planning
- Handle relationships with landlords/property managers
- Ensure site safety and security
- Manage office operations, events, catering, travel
- Procurement and cost management
- Manage BBBEE strategy and transformation
Requirements:
- Bachelorâs degree in finance, Business Management or similar
- CA(SA), CIMA or CPA certification beneficial
- 10+ years consulting or business finance experience, with proven expertise in managing teams and leading high-impact, complex projects
Director of Operations
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Director of Operations | Food & Beverage Consultancy | Port Elizabeth
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Director of Operations to join a dynamic food and beverage consultancy based in Port Elizabeth. This senior role requires a strategic leader with strong operational expertise and proven experience within the hospitality and F&B sectors.
Responsibilities- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple consultancy projects.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and support management teams to ensure delivery of high-quality services.
- Establish and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, and cost controls to maximise profitability.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and service excellence.
- Extensive operational management experience within the hospitality or food and beverage industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
- Excellent business acumen and financial management capabilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Salary: R35,000 per month, negotiable depending on experience.
Director of Operations
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Job Description - Director of Operations (HOT0BGER)
Job Number:HOT0BGER
Work Locations:Hilton Durban 12-14 Walnut Road Durban 4001
A Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets.
What will I be doing?As Director of Operations within Hilton Durban, you will be responsible for the effective operational management of the hotel so Heads of Department achieve and exceed their revenue and Guest satisfaction targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Work in conjunction with the General Manager / Area General Manager to actively manage key property issues (including capital projects; customer service; refurbishment)
- Assist the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long term hotel strategic goals
- Provide effective leadership to the hotel management team and team members to ensure targets are met and exceeded
- Respond to audits that are completed by the company to ensure continual improvement is achieved
- Plan, direct and coordinate the service delivery of all operational departments in order to meet and exceed guest expectations
- Comply and exceed hotel and company Service Standards
- Ensure that costs are controlled throughout the operational departments and results are analysed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action
- Manage and develop the Heads of Department to ensure career progression and effective succession planning within the hotel and company
- Seek and respond to Guest feedback in order to achieve positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction
- Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the HOD team
A Director of Operations serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:
- A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
- Strong commercial acumen, preferably with experience in Food and Beverage or Rooms Management
- Experience in managing budgets, revenue proposals and forecasting results
- In-depth knowledge of the hotel / leisure / service sector
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high level of performance and exceed targets
- Accountable and resilient
- Ability to work under pressure
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
- Previous experience in the same or similar role
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid
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