Chief Operations Officer

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002749/RMt

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

100000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Brief Description

Are you a seasoned operations executive ready to lead complex, multi-disciplinary operations at an enterprise level? This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and partner at executive level to influence long-term business sustainability and growth.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description

This Chief Operations Officer role is suited to a strategic and commercially astute leader who thrives in fast-paced, highly regulated environments. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO will play a critical role in translating organisational strategy into operational execution across multiple functions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving efficiency, strengthening governance, managing risk, and ensuring operational alignment with business objectives. This role offers significant executive influence, exposure to board-level decision-making, and the opportunity to leave a measurable legacy through systems, people, and performance optimisation.

If you are motivated by scale, complexity, and impact — and you enjoy building high-performing teams while maintaining financial discipline — this opportunity provides both challenge and reward.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and Executive team to define and execute organisational and operational strategy
Lead, optimise, and integrate end-to-end operational processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost management
Oversee budgets, financial controls, and resource allocation to ensure sustainable operational performance
Establish and maintain robust governance, compliance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
Drive data-led decision-making through operational analytics, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead senior management teams, setting performance expectations and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture
Manage key stakeholder, supplier, and partner relationships, including contract and SLA oversight

Job Experience and Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years’ operational experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role
Proven experience managing complex operations across multiple functions (e.g. operations, finance, supply chain, customer service)
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, revenue management, and analytics
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, drive change, and implement scalable systems and processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational / financial reporting tools
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, labour legislation, and corporate governance

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For more information contact:
Riah Mthimunye
Researcher: Finance & IT

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