Chief Operating Officer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC023428/SS

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R2 900 000

SUMMARY:
COO Opportunity – The Power Seat Behind Operational Excellence! Calling all visionaries with a CA(SA) designation, 15+ years of grit, and a freight forwarding fire in your belly – your next legacy move is here.

POSITION INFO:
You’ve earned your stripes. Now it’s time to wear the crown.

Our client, a high-performance logistics and freight forwarding enterprise based in Sandton, is scaling fast — and they need a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to steer the ship with operational precision and strategic flair.

If you’re a CA(SA) with 15–20 years’ experience and a knack for transforming operational challenges into commercial wins, this is your calling. Partner closely with the CFO and take the reins on everything from process optimisation to strategic execution. Your leadership will be the bridge between vision and victory.

What’s in it For You?:

C-suite leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
Work with a high-impact executive team in South Africa’s supply chain hub
Strong collaboration with the CFO on financial and operational strategy
Competitive package – R 3 million per annum
The chance to shape the future of freight in Africa and beyond

If you’ve ever wanted to be the architect of scalable success, this is where you break the blueprint.

Key Responsibilities:

âï¸ Drive strategic operations across the business, ensuring efficiency and excellence
âï¸ Partner with the CFO to align operational performance with financial strategy
âï¸ Oversee key supply chain and logistics functions, streamlining global freight processes
âï¸ Lead high-performance teams and foster a culture of accountability and innovation

Job Experience and Skills Required:

ð Education: CA(SA) is essential
ð Experience: 15–20 years’ experience in senior finance and operations roles
ð Industry: Must come from freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain
ð¤ Skills: Strong operational acumen with strategic insight; CFO experience is a huge plus
ð¡ Leadership: Proven experience managing cross-functional executive teams and complex operational landscapes

Apply now!

Join a business where your operational command isn’t just valued – it’s vital.

For more exciting C-Suite and Supply Chain vacancies, please visit:
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

C-Level Appointments
CA(SA) Executives
COO & CFO Roles
Freight & Logistics Leadership
Strategic Operations
Supply Chain & Commercial Finance

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Shivani Singh
Researcher
ð Connect with me on LinkedIn: Shivani Sing

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