Job Description

Our client in the Telecommunications industry is currently looking for an Operations Manager, in Secunda.

Responsibilities:

• Managing Operational Staff:
• Scheduling jobs and daily tasks for operational teams.
• Assist team and project leaders with job related issues.
• Discuss team skills and performance with the Branch Manager.
• Check the quality of work on site and monitoring workflow to ensure timely completion of jobs.
• Discipline staff when required.
• Review the performance in terms of quality, workmanship and behaviour of the employees reporting to the candidate.
• Authorisation of overtime in accordance with the Company policy and project plan.
• Oversee the monthly tool checks of all teams.
• Responsible for company vehicles and adhering to the company Fleet Policy.
• Managing Projects:
• Manage projects by doing regular site inspections to determine quality assurance.
• Meetings with the Project/Team Leaders and updating project plans daily.
• Establishing a project plan as well as maintain and control all relevant documents.
• Schedule and manage all resources required for a job.
• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency in material usage and man hour utilisation.
• Attend Project meeting.
• Direct the planning and development of telecommunication systems and network design.
• Provide expertise in developing most effective strategy to resolve issues.
• Responsible for job sign offs.
• Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Responsibilities:
• Report any deviations that could lead to an accident.
• Participate in Safety Training to improve safety standards.
• Report incidents and accidents before the end of a shift.
• Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and procedure.
• Look after own safety and that of other employees.
• Ensure that the SHEQ Management System requirements are met towards customer, internal, ISO, regulatory/legal requirements.
• Manage and perform all internal processes, especially those that affect the quality of the Organization's products.
• Work with Customers, Colleagues and Contractors towards continual improvement of the Management system and report the need for improvement to Management.
• Keep up standards and regulations with respect to Products and Services.
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities in line with capabilities and at the request of the Superior.

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in similar position.
• A Degree or Diploma would be an advantage.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of telecommunications.
• Strong managerial, leadership and conflict management skills.
• Must have strong technical and product knowledge.
• Must have a strong understanding of an operations profitability and what effects it.
• Must have a valid driverxe2x80x99s licence and own vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Must have basic knowledge of Basic Employment Condition Act, Labour Law and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans.

• Up to R20 000 per month + medical aid and pension fund.

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