31 Plant Operations jobs in South Africa
Plant and Operations Manager
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The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in manufacturing operations and lean management within the automotive or heavy-duty vehicle sector . The Plant & Operations Manager will act as a cross-functional leader, aligning with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to meet production and customer delivery goals.
This role includes full oversight of plant-level operations, including infrastructure, facilities, and production systems, with accountability for uptime, layout efficiency, and operational readiness for new product launches. The manager will ensure all plant activities are aligned with corporate strategic goals, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across assigned production areas, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met or exceeded.
- Develop and manage high-performing teams, instilling accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement culture.
- Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management to support short- and long-term business goals.
- Drive and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Continuous Improvement to increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to identify root causes of issues and implement robust corrective actions.
- Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) including unit hour performance, quality metrics, and budget adherence to identify trends and improvement areas.
- Facilitate communication and alignment between shifts, departments, and senior leadership to ensure smooth operational execution.
- Lead initiatives that enhance workplace safety and comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Champion change management processes and lead teams through transformational projects with resilience and engagement.
- Oversee and continuously improve plant infrastructure including facilities, equipment, utilities, layout design, and maintenance programs to ensure operational reliability and readiness.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory standards including OSHA, EPA, and local building and environmental codes.
- Lead production system improvements, including MES and ERP integration for enhanced scheduling, tracking, and operational visibility.
- Manage preparation and ramp-up for new production lines, vehicle model changes, or capacity expansions as part of ongoing plant growth.
- Coordinate with internal logistics teams to ensure effective dock-to-dock material flow and outbound shipment readiness.
- Monitor and improve advanced manufacturing KPIs such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
- Support workforce planning and development initiatives to ensure the availability of skilled labour across all shifts and production units.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management (or equivalent qualification).
- Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or operations in a complex production environment.
- Proven success in applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as Just-in-Time, Flow, Visual Management, and Total Productive Maintenance.
- Solid experience in capacity and capability planning for short- and long-term operations.
- Demonstrated financial acumen related to cost centre management and budget control.
- Strong ability to motivate, develop, and manage multidisciplinary teams in a production setting.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging confidently across technical and executive audiences.
- South African citizenship.
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Vice President- Healthcare Operations Management- BPO
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Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
Accountabilities Major Activities Key Performance Indicators
Ensure seamless transition and flawless service delivery
? Focus on transition with ‘Zero’ impact on service delivery
? Focus on efficiencies - leaner, greener and faster
? Focus on Process stabilization & sustained delivery
? Reducing operation costs
? Make TBP more effective
? Build effective process management system
? FTE headcount
? Revenue from the BU Vs. Target
? Gross Margin for the BU
? MEI (Manpower Efficiency Index)
Ensure client satisfaction on all SLA’s and given parameters
? Deliver on client benefits through innovation and improvements
? Create plan to deliver efficiency
? Strengthen operational team as well as support functions to minimize leakages
? Partner with transformation team for value delivery
? Identify transformation opportunities where available
? Customer Satisfaction Survey results Vs. Desired
? Performance Index
? Improvement through Innovation
People management
? Engagement plan for each stage of employees
? Focus on employee training and development with regard to building domain expertise
? HIPO engagement initiatives to be reviewed regularly
? Cross training and skill enhancement for managing high influx of volume
? Support to Line HR and utilize their expertise more from a people engagement and retention perspective
? Ensure minimal staff attrition and high levels of engagement
? Employee Attrition Rate
? Employee Engagement Surveys
Provide assistance to industry and BU leadership for development of strategies for business development and process improvements Working on Strategic Priorities such as (but not limited to):
? Look for opportunities to deliver additional savings for the clients
? Deliver operational efficiency improvements for both the call centre and Client
? Assistance in business development as and when required
? Reduction in Overheads as % of Revenues
? Participation in people development initiatives
? Process improvement
? USD value delivered to Client.
Focus on customer experience as the business is transitioned with zero impact on service delivery
Partner with HR to build strong people practices, and focus on capacity augmentation to manage volume effectively
DIMENSIONS
Financial Dimensions Managing the revenue and profitability and Value Delivery
KEY DECISIONS
Decisions you make by yourself
? Strategic improvement for process delivery
? People/management rationalization
INTERACTIONS
Internal Job Role you need to interact with Internally in the organization to enable success in your day to day work
? Business HR Team
? Corporate HR for staffing, internal movement, training, learning and development
? Finance Team
? Facilities Team
External Interactions Job Role you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work
? Clients
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience within the BPO industry in senior VP Position
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Skill Requirement
Educational Qualifications
Graduate in any field
Post graduate is preferable
Functional Skills
Experience of managing Healthcare Operation
Client relationship management
Managing large contact center
Behavioral Skills
Decisions making
Prioritization
Analytical skills
People management
Excellent communication skills
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Operations Management & Statistics
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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Operations Management & StatisticsDate Posted: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 01/12/2026, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 44237
Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time teaching-stream appointment in the Operations Management & Statistics Area. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.
Applicants must have earned a PhD in Operations Management or a PhD in a field related to Operations Management, such as Information Systems. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing strengths . Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, including a strong demonstrated ability to integrate both theory and practice, evidence of effective communication and presentation skills; a demonstrated mastery of their subject area; a demonstrated commitment to excellence in pedagogical inquiry and teaching innovation; and an interest in teaching-related scholarly activities in operations management. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting management program, including lecture preparation and delivery, and curriculum development. Applicants must have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate management courses in operations management, statistics, spreadsheet modelling, and business analytics.
Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference, and for short-listed candidates, a strong performance during the on-campus presentation. The teaching dossier includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence) .Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter any experiences or planned future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the areas of teaching and/or service.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the Organization
U of T is Canada's largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School of Management has a strong faculty that is supportive of serious scholarship and is committed to the professional development of its faculty. The Rotman School operates a wide range of degree programs, including an undergraduate Commerce program, a full-time, part-time, Executive, and Global Executive MBA program, a Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences, a Master of Finance, a Master of Financial Risk Management, a Master of Management Analytics, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting, and a Ph.D. program.
Rotman is situated in the heart of Canada’s corporate and financial center, and the world’s most diverse city. Rotman’s core values reflect this diversity. For more information about the Rotman School and its core values, please visit:
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities. The cover letter can include a description of any experiences or planned future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the areas of teaching and/or service.
Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .
Submission guidelines can be found at . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ming Hu at .
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by January 12, 2026.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .
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The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .
Assistant professor, teaching stream - operations management & statistics
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Operations Manager - Plant Breeding (Small Grains)
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SUMMARY: A dedicated plant-breeding research organization is seeking a candidate for the above role, responsible for overseeing the institute’s daily operations, including trial site management, technical support to breeders, coordination of seasonal planting and harvesting, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This role is also integral to maintaining the operational link between research and industry, particularly in the context of collaboration with key stakeholders.
Recruiter: Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref: PTA001506/EV
Date posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Location: Caledon, South Africa
Salary: Market Related
POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Plant Sciences, Agronomy, or Agricultural Management (Postgraduate qualification preferred)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in agricultural operations, plant breeding environments, or research station management
- Proven expertise in coordinating field trials, seed programs, and data-driven research operations
- Experience working in small grains or cereal crops, preferably within breeding or variety development pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to manage large datasets, including traceability, data quality control, and coordination with breeders
- In-depth knowledge of plant breeding systems, variety development, and trial logistics
- Strong leadership, planning, and people management skills
- Excellent skills in data handling, inventory systems, and traceability workflows
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data platforms used in breeding programs
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Overseeing program delivery and field operations
- Managing infrastructure, equipment, and mechanization
- Monitoring data, traceability, and systems
- Coordinating procurement, logistics, and seed flow
- Handling budgeting, financial oversight, and reporting
- Leading people and aligning stakeholders
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates.
Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment typeTemporary
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesAdvertising Services
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Plant Workshop Administrator
A well-established civil engineering contractor in the Northern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Plant Workshop Administrator to oversee the administrative and operational coordination of plant hire activities. This role is vital to the smooth running of our plant and fleet support services, with responsibilities spanning payroll submissions, diesel usage monitoring, plant hire costing, and equipment compliance. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in plant operations and a strong eye for financial and operational detail.
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O'Brien Recruitment
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Date posted:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Plant Workshop Administrator
A well-established civil engineering contractor in the Northern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Plant Workshop Administrator to oversee the administrative and operational coordination of plant hire activities. This role is vital to the smooth running of our plant and fleet support services, with responsibilities spanning payroll submissions, diesel usage monitoring, plant hire costing, and equipment compliance. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in plant operations and a strong eye for financial and operational detail.
Experience & Qualifications
- 3–5 years’ experience in plant hire administration, fleet coordination or plant workshop support.
- Proficiency in plant costing, fuel tracking, and payroll data handling.
- Familiarity with internal hire reporting and construction-based operations.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and administrative systems.
Payroll & Financial Administration
- Collect operator timesheets and calculate allowance payments for payroll processing.
- Liaise with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies and respond to wage-related queries.
- Log and manage insurance claims for plant and vehicle, ensuring prompt resolution.
- Capture daily plant costs and diesel usage from site logs and operator checklists.
- Maintain up-to-date Excel records for monthly reporting and submit cost data to accounts.
- Support cost-control initiatives by highlighting trends and variances in fuel consumption.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of workshop materials, documentation books, and PPE.
- Obtain quotes, place orders, and track deliveries to avoid operational delays.
- Keep clear inventory records to support audit readiness and procurement accuracy.
- Arrange travel accommodation for plant operators working away from Cape Town, ensuring timely bookings and clear communication with site teams.
- Maintain accurate operator files, including IDs, qualifications, and contracts.
- Track upcoming contract expiries and assist with timely renewals.
- Support onboarding and coordinate performance record-keeping in line with internal procedures.
- Prepare and submit monthly plant hire and fuel usage reports by required deadlines.
- Provide data to the accounts team for invoicing accuracy and internal charge validation.
- Respond to internal queries and maintain efficient filing (both digital and hard copy).
- Priorities daily tasks to support the Workshop Manager and supervisors across the departments.
- Solid understanding of plant hire and fleet operations.
- High attention to detail, particularly in financial and cost-related tasks.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
- Able to manage multiple priorities calmly and methodically.
- Effective communicator and confident team collaborator
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Advertising Services
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Operations Manager (Plant Hire/ Earthmoving), Kempton Park,
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Operations Manager (Plant Hire/ Earthmoving), Kempton Park, R neg + ben
- 5–10 years of experience in operations within plant hire, mining, or construction
- Proven leadership over multiple sites and large staff teams (30+)
- National Diploma or Degree in Operations / Engineering / Logistics
(or) Trade-tested artisan with strong management experience - Strong knowledge of yellow machines, site admin, fuel/downtime control
- Fluent in English and able to write clear reports
- Proficient with Excel, SharePoint , and mobile comms tools (WhatsApp, Teams)
- Willing to travel weekly and sleep out when necessary
DUTIES
Site Performance and Execution
Oversee day-to-day operations across all national sites
Ensure production targets and client deliverables are met on time
People Management
Manage and discipline site supervisors, mechanics, operators, and admin
Conduct site visits and performance audits
Strategic Support
Assist in planning and developing the Johannesburg head office
Help define SOPs, staff structures, and reporting flows for HQ integration
Fleet and Asset Oversight
Liaise with Fleet Manager and Workshop teams to track and minimise downtime
Safety and Compliance
Enforce SHEQ standards and participate in site safety reviews
Ensure safety incidents are reported immediately to the correct groups
Conduct toolbox talks and initiate disciplinary action for unsafe practices
Reporting and Communication
Sbmit weekly operational performance reports to the Director
Identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction
Manage and standardise site documentation, reporting tools, and communication channels
Head of operations (asset management)
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Operations Analyst – Asset Management
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Our client is a major league Asset Management business that has achieved enormous growth in recent years. To this extent they have built up a robust Operations team – they now have an opening for an Operations Analyst to come in an add value to the core functioning of the engine-room of the business.
The Operations team works closely with the Portfolio Managers, Distribution Team, Risk Team, the Trading Desk and external service providers on a day-to-day basis in order to achieve the highest level of impact to the business from utilising our combined knowledge base and skill as a team.
The role requires a deep understanding of financial markets and instruments, contribute and promote robust operating procedures to create an efficient, responsive and process driven Operations team. The Operations Analyst will report to the Head of Investment Operations who reports into the Chief Operating Officer.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Process:
o Contribute to and promote robust operating procedures across the investment management business to create an efficient, responsive and process driven Operations team.
o Improve business understanding of operations processes and procedures.
o Establish and promote enhanced business processes that ensure efficient and effective stakeholder delivery within set expectations and agreed performance standards in the area of accountability and the overall optimisation of the value chain for the business, including:
Performance of reconciliations.
Exception handling. Investigation of significant variances and effective resolution of reconciliation breaks and ad hoc challenges.
Monitoring of the operations mailbox and timeous execution of stakeholder requests.
Take responsibility for daily operational activities.
Liaise with stakeholders, run daily operational activities, receive and execute requests timeously.
Ensure timeous and correct recording of transactions.
Liaise with stakeholders to keep them fully appraised of the progress of queries.
o Reconciliation of trade and fund dealing activity, corporate action and Proxy voting management, cash management and spot FX instruction, reconciliation of cash, positions and performance.
People:
o Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues.
o Collaborate and work with internal teams to deliver required service levels.
o Ensure achievement of own performance objectives.
o Share information with other team members regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas.
o Participate in own professional development and career path.
Ideal qualifications:
B Com (Hons) preferred or appropriate finance qualification.
Ideal experience:
5 years of experience in related role within an Asset Management business
Experience with reconciliations and cash management.
Relevant computer skills and system experience.
Experience in a programming language would be advantageous, but not required.
Knowledge of working with custodians would be advantageous.
Relevant market knowledge.
Competencies & Skills:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work independently (self-starter) and collaboratively in the team in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive: Takes initiative to anticipate and address issues before they arise.
Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Output-Focused: Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders (internal or external)
Collaborative: Works effectively and managing the relationship with both internal teams and external stakeholders and service providers, fostering strong relationships.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
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