Job Description

What can you expect as a FedEx team member?

• Career Mobility and Development: When you join FedEx, you're joining a team with possibilities that literally span the world--from opportunities for advancement and location transfer, to training and leadership programs.
• Total Compensation and Benefits Package: We want to keep our employees for a long time, so we offer competitive benefits, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, and programs to support well-being.

Equal Opportunities
Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all the aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under national, state or local laws. We will reasonably accommodate team members and third parties with physical and mental disabilities.
" Please note that the Job will close at 12am on Posting Close date, so please submit your application prior to the Close Date"
Company: ZAF FedEx Express South Africa (Pty) Ltd
City:
Cape Town
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 45
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date 1-Aug-2025
Posting Close Date: 6-Aug-2025
Job Family: FXE-MEISA: Senior Manager Operations
Position Summary:
Join Our Team as Senior Manager Operations at FedEx South Africa!
Are you a seasoned operations leader with a passion for excellence and a knack for driving results? FedEx South Africa is looking for a Senior Manager Operations to lead our dynamic teams across South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a global leader in logistics and express delivery.
What You Will Do:
As the Senior Manager Operations, you'll be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of our facilities in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, and Bloemfontein, as well as our operations in Botswana and Eswatini. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team, including managers, to achieve departmental and operational goals.
• Ensuring timely and consistent completion of processes and procedures across all assigned departments and locations.
• Driving operational efficiency and service excellence in alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing data analytics and process improvement methodologies to identify areas for optimization and implement effective solutions.
• Fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of senior management experience, demonstrating exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• A tertiary qualification is essential.
• Similar experience in the logistics or express industry is highly desirable, showcasing your understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in our sector.
• An in-depth understanding of operations, with a strong focus on data analytics and process improvement, is a significant advantage.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time to various operational sites within your region.

Leadership Skills;Planning & Organizing Skills;Judgement & Decision Making Skills;Presentation Skills;Analytical Skills
Associates / College Diploma (Required), Bachelor, High School Diploma (Required)