Operations Manager - Century City at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Operations Manager will include, but not limited to:

• Provide support and technical guidance to each functional unit by implementing departmental strategies that will ensure improvement in efficiency, cost effectiveness, and alignment of these functions to best practices.
• Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies and procedures and ensure adherence to the culture and values of the organisation.
• Provide support to clear regular bottlenecks, problem solve, or to perform crisis management as and when needed.
• Provide technical oversight support to all vendor selection processes to meet NACOSA needs.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure new business opportunities or terminate existing relationships.
• Collaboratively draft operations budget and forecast and prepare annual cash-flow projections based on the approved budget.
• Lead the production of monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of financial performance against budget.
• Review and approve expenditure and monitor and review accounting / vendor queries.
• Compile and submission of reports to MANCO, EXCO, Donors, the Board,
• Provide guidance to staff to ensure NACOSA's policies and procedures are followed and/or amended to coincide with the prevailing requirements.
• Collaboratively develop and maintain a risk register and mitigation plans for operations team.
• Assist to develop performance improvement plans (personal development plans) to support employee development and performance.
• Managing a large portfolio of fleet, mobile clinics and offices nationwide. 

Requirements

• A Post Graduate Degree in Business Management/Procurement/Finance or related field.
• Accounting background is highly advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in an operations management role in a national concern with multiple offices and significant role scope.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management
• Working knowledge of relevant Non-Profit Organization legislation, e.g., Companies Act, Administrative Law
• Working knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulations, e.g., POPI, PAJA, PAIA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and internet-based applications. 
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills (English
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage conflict and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and external services providers

Personal Competencies

• The ability to think strategically and analytically.
• The ability to work across multiple projects, with the excellent planning, prioritization, and time management skills that this will require.
• Proven ability to work as a team member within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Valid drivers’ license, own reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel.

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2023