157 Operations Manager jobs in Johannesburg

Reporting Line : CEO Main Job Purpose : The Operations Manager ensures the seamless execution of operational processes and service delivery, both internally and externally.

This role encompasses overseeing project implementation, resource management, and the maintenance of service standards.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Operations Manager plays a critical role in aligning operational strategies with overall objectives and fostering organisational efficiency.

Minimum Desired Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operational Management, or a related field ITIL Qualification Project Management Qualification Master's Degree (Preferred) Minimum Desired Experience : Proven 8+ years' experience in operations management within the ICT sector Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects Experience in service delivery, resource optimisation, and vendor relationships Minimum Desired Competencies : Comprehensive knowledge of ICT infrastructure, storage solutions, client solution, and cloud services Strong understanding of Dell, HP, Huawei, VMware, and Veeam operational requirements Exceptional project management and resource allocation skills Knowledge of government tender processes and compliance standards Responsibilities and Accountability : Leadership and Strategic Alignment : Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with overall goals Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational performance Collaborate with the CEO to set and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) Service Delivery : Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction Maintain high standards of service delivery through robust quality assurance processes Optimise processes to enhance operational efficiency Resource and Team Management : Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet project and client requirements Lead, mentor, and develop operational staff, promoting a high-performance culture Conduct regular performance evaluations aligned with organisational policies Client and Vendor Relationship : Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships to ensure access to cutting-edge technology Act as the escalation point for client issues, ensuring resolution and satisfaction Represent the organisation in operational negotiations and strategic vendor engagements Risk Management : Ensure adherence to industry regulations, government tender requirements, and company policies Identify and mitigate operational and project risks to safeguard organisational integrity Reporting : Prepare monthly and quarterly operational performance reports for the CEO Track key metrics, such as project timelines, service quality, and resource utilisation Provide insights on operational trends and areas for improvement Training : OEM Certification Requirements : Ensure that team members complete all mandatory Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and OSM certifications Regularly update knowledge on product portfolios and services through vendor training program Collaborate with vendors to identify training opportunities for new and emerging technologies Internal Training : Facilitate training on internal processes, compliance standards, and organisational strategies Ensure team proficiency in using tools and other platforms to support the environment Budgeting : Develop and manage the annual operations budget, ensuring alignment with organisational goals Monitor operational expenditures to ensure budget compliance Collaborate with the finance team to prepare accurate forecasts and cost analyses Accountability : Directly accountable to the CEO for operational, project outcomes, and strategic initiatives4Ensure compliance with standards and achievement of operational and project KPIs

Operations Manager Luxury Lodge & Hotel Group Bryanston Johannesburg

Salary : Negotiable Dependent on Experience

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to join a luxury lodge and hotel group based in Bryanston Johannesburg . This role requires a dedicated individual with strong leadership skills and extensive operational experience within highend hospitality settings. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of small luxury lodges located in Limpopo and Mpumalanga and should be comfortable with extensive travel between these properties.

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Management

Oversee all aspects of lodge operations in collaboration with the Lodge Resident Manager.

Manage budgets track financial performance and implement profitability strategies.

Compile and present regular performance reports including occupancy revenue and expenditure.

Address and resolve operational challenges effectively and professionally.

Lead and manage annual union negotiations.

Promote and implement sustainable practices including energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Strategic Planning

Align operational strategies with companywide goals.

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop longterm objectives.

Support broader group initiatives as set out by the General Manager of Operations.

Resource Management

Allocate resources efficiently including staff finances and equipment.

Streamline resource use to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Process Optimization

Continually assess and improve operational systems and workflows.

Integrate industry best practices and new technologies.

Supply Chain Management

Manage vendor relationships and maintain a smooth flow of goods and services.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Build lead and motivate highperforming teams.

Foster a positive work culture that promotes collaboration and development.

Train and mentor staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Quality Control

Ensure all properties meet the group s high standards of quality and service.

Drive and manage the implementation of quality and product initiatives.

Identify potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

Develop contingency plans for business continuity.

Research and implement technological tools to streamline operations.

Remain current with industry trends and advancements.

Facilitate effective communication across all departments.

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure goal alignment.

Minimum Experience & Requirements :

Matric (essential); tertiary qualification in Sales & Marketing advantageous.

Minimum 5 years experience in a General Management role in a luxury lodge environment.

Hospitality Degree or Diploma preferred.

Exceptional communication organizational and customer service skills.

Strong leadership problemsolving and financial management capabilities.

High resilience and ability to multitask under pressure.

Valid RSA ID Driver s License and own reliable vehicle.

Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Solid understanding of game reserve operations and luxury safari standards.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Knowledge of OPERA PMS NEBULA and APEX systems advantageous.

Package Includes :

Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)

Provident Fund 5 company contribution)

Medical Aid (as part of Cost to Company package)

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your luxury hospitality career send your CV to apply .

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Operations Manager - Plastics Manufacturing (Johannesburg)

Our client, a prominent player in the Plastics Manufacturing sector, is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Operations Manager to lead its operational transformation journey. This opportunity offers a highly driven individual the chance to lead the evolution of a traditional production facility into a world-class, automated operation, producing high-volume plastic electrical components.

The role is based in Johannesburg and will be critical in shaping the future of the business through the implementation of advanced manufacturing processes and best-in-class operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Engineering, Production (plastic injection moulding), Quality Assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production outcomes.
• Drive the implementation and integration of automation technologies within assembly and production lines.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance and inclusive workplace culture.
• Identify, develop, and execute process improvements to optimise output, reliability, and profitability.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and capital investment decisions related to operational expansion and automation.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Industrial Operations, or a related technical field is essential.
• Extensive experience in the Plastics industry, with a specific focus on plastic injection moulding - this is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Proven track record in leading manufacturing operations, ideally in environments undergoing automation or digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimisation, and production technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement principles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned operations professional with deep technical knowledge and a forward-thinking mindset. A passion for innovation, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to drive operational excellence through people, process, and technology are key attributes for success in this role.

If you are ready to take your operations career to the next level and be part of a transformative manufacturing journey, apply now.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.

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Job Title : Operations Manager

Division : Weir Minerals

Location : Alrode

Onsite

Purpose of Role : Why choose Weir :

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities :

• Production Management & Operational Excellence : Lead and oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets. Manage production planning, shift coordination, resource allocation, and operational budgets including labor, overtime, raw materials, and consumables. Direct performance through the Production team, ensuring accountability and alignment with policy deployment.
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement : Implement and monitor safety, health, and environmental policies with zero tolerance for non-compliance. Ensure full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Drive the adoption of lean principles and foster a continuous improvement culture through effective management controls and employee training.
• Team Leadership & Development : Lead training, and development of production and assembly teams. Cultivate a high-performance culture built on teamwork, accountability, and aligned values. Promote ongoing development of staff and support the organizational culture across internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Performance Tracking & Cross-functional Collaboration : Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as recovery rates, defect rates, rework, and scrap reduction. Attain quality improvement targets and support cross-functional collaboration on new and existing projects to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications :

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our and .

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About us

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.

Job Purpose:

• To produce well-organised cost-effective exhibitions.
• Work with the selected contractors to ensure smooth delivery of the events.
• Manage and develop best practices throughout the operations team to support the show teams across the DMG shows in appointed territories.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, achievement of deadlines and strict budget control.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Organisation:

• Ensure the best administrative system is in place to deliver professional, efficient exhibitions.
• Ensure procedures and systems are in place for the production of online exhibitor manuals. The objective is to create a manual that is seamless, straight forward and efficient for exhibitors to use.
• Ensure procedures are in place for the monitoring of all exhibitor information in order to ensure a smooth and trouble free exhibition.
• Ensure the team has secured all stand designs, various health and safety documents, performance bond etc. Designs should meet the health and safety regulations required by the venues in which we operate.
• Provide support to sales, marketing, sponsorship and Exhibition Directors in order to ensure smooth running of event logistics.

Customer Focus:

• Working with the Operations Supervisor, improve organiser / exhibitor relationships with the objective of providing a customer focused service.
• Work to create an enjoyable, must-see experience for visitors.

Onsite:

• Accountable for the successful and smooth operation of all exhibitions and events, including build and breakdown of the shows. Management of engineering, graphics, security, floorplans, cleaning, electrical, seating, staging, rigging, venue, stand contractors, etc.

Cost Control:

• Work with the marketing teams to produce the show signage, working on improvements for each show. Explore different ways to reduce the costs but improve the effectiveness of signage and how it is used. Create a system to make the process of producing the signage for each show less time-consuming.

Health and safety:

• Ensure that exhibition teams are briefed and understand issues and best practice.
• Make sure all relevant updated information is sent to exhibitors and contractors.
• Manage health and safety on site in adherence to DMG policy.
• Obtain Health and Safety policies from main contractors.
• Produce a health and safety summary after each show with recommendations as appropriate, ensuring they are implemented.
• Carry out accident investigations if required.
• Ensure show teams are aware of the emergency procedures.
• Put together a show risk assessment and method statement.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture amongst suppliers and venue.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Senior level operations experience in organizing and delivering large scale events Internationally, both exhibition and conference experience.
• First class communication skills – both oral and written.
• Knowledge of stand build regulations.
• Knowledge of worldwide venue rules and regulations relating to the build of exhibitions and events.
• A good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Word & PowerPoint.
• Experience in dealing with International Health and Safety standards with trade exhibition venues.
• Able to manage suppliers to maximise their service levels and still maintain good working relations.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding regulations.
• Understanding of on-line exhibitor manual software.
• Knowledge and experience of floor plan management and optimisation.
• Strong planner – able to manage complex tasks over a defined period.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Supportive team player.
• Able to prioritise and set workloads, work under immense pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Sense of humour and desire to learn.
• Innovative and creative.
• Assertive and diplomatic.

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management, Administrative, and Quality Assurance
• Industries Events Services

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Seeking an experienced Operations Manager from Engineering / Technical environments with strong leadership qualities, a passion for people development, and the ability to drive operational excellence.

Requirements :

• Must have a Degree or diploma in Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing supervisors / team leaders and ensuring accountability for their subordinates’ achievements.
• Proven ability to train and develop staff within their departments.

Objective:

Administration of operational human resources and materials to assure the correct performance in the line or lines of businesses, ensuring compliance in security protocols and quality. Analyze, evaluate and track the indicators of operational performance so they can be reached in an efficient manner

Main Activities:

• Measure operational results and calculate weekly productivity incentives.
• Evaluate productivity reports and operational rankings.
• Present results to the client and top management.
• Monitor strategies and action plans based on results and stipulated goals.
• Analize absenteeism tendencies and rotation in the line or lines of businesses who is in charge of.
• Authorize the application of disciplinary cycle and absences of the staff, taking considering service levels and occupation.
• Report operational losses to the parts involved in the process of firing/quitting personnel.
• Asure compliance with internal regulations and

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Matric Certificate (bachelor’s degree preferred / master’s degree a plus)
• English B2 - C1 Berlitz or business
• Availability to commit to a schedule Monday - Sunday (5 days work week) Multiple Schedules
• Proven +5 years of call center experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial or leadership role
• Proven success in managing large teams and driving performance improvements
• Experienced in healthcare, supplements, collections, sales, lead generation and/or loan originations
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with call center software, CRM platforms, WFM tools, and performance dashboards.
• Deep understanding of call center metrics and quality assurance practices.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in budget management and cost control is a plus.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales campaign management or support
• Experience in managing multi-site or remote teams.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities (based on business needs).

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered based on their qualifications, experience, and the competencies relevant to the role. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

REDIAL BPO will never request any form of payment—whether for applications, interviews, or job placements—from applicants. If you are ever asked for payment as part of a recruitment process claiming to be from REDIAL BPO, please treat it as fraudulent and report it to us immediately.

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job requisition id R0032313

Job Title: Operations Manager
Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Alrode
Onsite

Purpose of Role: To lead and manage all production operations across the Pump assembly, Polyurethane manufacturing, and Paint Plant, ensuring optimal performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. The incumbent will drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and ensure alignment with strategic business goals.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Management & Operational Excellence : Lead and oversee daily production operations to meet output, quality, and delivery targets. Manage production planning, shift coordination, resource allocation, and operational budgets including labor, overtime, raw materials, and consumables. Direct performance through the Production team, ensuring accountability and alignment with policy deployment.
• Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Implement and monitor safety, health, and environmental policies with zero tolerance for non-compliance. Ensure full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Drive the adoption of lean principles and foster a continuous improvement culture through effective management controls and employee training.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead training, and development of production and assembly teams. Cultivate a high-performance culture built on teamwork, accountability, and aligned values. Promote ongoing development of staff and support the organizational culture across internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Performance Tracking & Cross-functional Collaboration: Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as recovery rates, defect rates, rework, and scrap reduction. Attain quality improvement targets and support cross-functional collaboration on new and existing projects to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position. Experience in pump assembly, polyurethane processing, or industrial painting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in production planning tools, ERP systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of mechanical systems, chemical processes, and industrial coatings.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page .

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

About us

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.

Job Purpose:

• To produce well-organised cost-effective exhibitions.
• Work with the selected contractors to ensure smooth delivery of the events.
• Manage and develop best practices throughout the operations team to support the show teams across the DMG shows in appointed territories.
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, achievement of deadlines and strict budget control.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Organisation:

• Ensure the best administrative system is in place to deliver professional, efficient exhibitions.
• Ensure procedures and systems are in place for the production of online exhibitor manuals. The objective is to create a manual that is seamless, straight forward and efficient for exhibitors to use.
• Ensure procedures are in place for the monitoring of all exhibitor information in order to ensure a smooth and trouble free exhibition.
• Ensure the team has secured all stand designs, various health and safety documents, performance bond etc. Designs should meet the health and safety regulations required by the venues in which we operate.
• Provide support to sales, marketing, sponsorship and Exhibition Directors in order to ensure smooth running of event logistics.

Customer Focus:

• Working with the Operations Supervisor, improve organiser / exhibitor relationships with the objective of providing a customer focused service.
• Work to create an enjoyable, must-see experience for visitors.

Onsite:

• Accountable for the successful and smooth operation of all exhibitions and events, including build and breakdown of the shows. Management of engineering, graphics, security, floorplans, cleaning, electrical, seating, staging, rigging, venue, stand contractors, etc.

Cost Control:

• Work with the marketing teams to produce the show signage, working on improvements for each show. Explore different ways to reduce the costs but improve the effectiveness of signage and how it is used. Create a system to make the process of producing the signage for each show less time-consuming.

Health and safety:

• Ensure that exhibition teams are briefed and understand issues and best practice.
• Make sure all relevant updated information is sent to exhibitors and contractors.
• Manage health and safety on site in adherence to DMG policy.
• Obtain Health and Safety policies from main contractors.
• Produce a health and safety summary after each show with recommendations as appropriate, ensuring they are implemented.
• Carry out accident investigations if required.
• Ensure show teams are aware of the emergency procedures.
• Put together a show risk assessment and method statement.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture amongst suppliers and venue.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Senior level operations experience in organizing and delivering large scale events Internationally, both exhibition and conference experience.
• First class communication skills – both oral and written.
• Knowledge of stand build regulations.
• Knowledge of worldwide venue rules and regulations relating to the build of exhibitions and events.
• A good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Word & PowerPoint.
• Experience in dealing with International Health and Safety standards with trade exhibition venues.
• Able to manage suppliers to maximise their service levels and still maintain good working relations.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding regulations.
• Understanding of on-line exhibitor manual software.
• Knowledge and experience of floor plan management and optimisation.
• Strong planner – able to manage complex tasks over a defined period.
• Customer focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Supportive team player.
• Able to prioritise and set workloads, work under immense pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Sense of humour and desire to learn.
• Innovative and creative.
• Assertive and diplomatic.

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."