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:
ð />
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

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Technical Underwriter - Commercial / Corporate Insurance
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 50 000 Monthly
An insurance company based in Rivonia/Sandton is currently seeking a senior Technical Underwriter commercial / Corporate Insuranceto provide senior-level underwriting expertise and operational support to the senior Account Executive (AE) team, ensuring the delivery of effective, compliant, and commercially sound insurance solutions. The role is responsible for managing the Underwriting function ac...
12 days ago

Senior Attorney(Labour/Employment and Commercial Law)
Location: Centurion
Salary: R 60,000 ctc
A well-known Law Firm in Centurion in looking for a senior Labour Law Attorney to join the team Salary: R 70,000 ctc w/ a 13th Cheque
17 days ago

Senior Commercial System Specialist
Location: Centurion
Salary: Annually
Our client is looking for an experienced senior Specialist - commercial Operations System Enablement, to enhance their commercial operations through effective system design, implementation, and optimisation. This role is key to supporting sales, marketing, and customer success teams by ensuring that their tools and workflows are efficient, well-integrated, and aligned with business objectives.
20 days ago

Senior Commercial Manager – Construction Industry
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
75 days ago

Senior Refrigeration Project Manager - Retail and Commercial Refrigeration
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
79 days ago

Chief Operating Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R2 900 000
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.
4 days ago

Commercial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1000000
CA(SA) with strong commercial acumen and a passion for strategic growth.
6 days ago

Chief Financial Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Take the financial lead in a fast-growing, tech-driven business where your strategic insight and commercial acumen will shape the next phase of expansion. As the CFO, you’ll drive financial excellence, strengthen governance, and influence key business decisions at an executive level.
9 days ago

Chief Financial Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1300000 Annually
Are you ready to take the financial reins of an industry-leading travel, leisure and events empire? This is your chance to be at the helm of a global juggernaut, shaping strategy, steering through financial waters and navigating a fast-paced, high-reward environment. If you have a proven track record of managing complex financial landscapes and want to make your mark in an exciting, ever-evolving ...
10 days ago

Chief Operating Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R2 900 000
ð¢ Ready to Captain the Operational Ship? Step Into the C-Suite. ð You're not just a CA(SA): You’re a strategist; a builder; and a visionary who doesn’t just lead teams — you lead transformation. If you're ready to own the operations of a fast-paced, global supply chain business while partnering closely with the CFO to shape its future, then this is the high-stakes, high-rew...
10 days ago