Operations Manager

Recruiter:

Humankind Group

Job Ref:

HC006224/Laure

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ð¨ CAREER OPPORTUNITY | OPERATIONAL MANAGER – LESOTHO

POSITION INFO:
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Operational Manager to take overall responsibility for the performance, growth and operational execution of its Lesotho business. This is a senior, hands-on leadership opportunity for a commercially driven leader with strong experience across FMCG, retail, wholesale, distribution or a complex multi-site environment . ð¹ Key Focus Areas - Overall business leadership and P&L accountability - Retail operations and commercial performance - Logistics, distribution and supply-chain management - B2B sales and business growth - Financial planning, budgeting and cost management - Customer experience and operational excellence - Leadership, talent development and team performance - Governance, risk and compliance - Cross-functional alignment across Finance, People, Buying, Marketing and Operations ð¹ What We're Looking For â Relevant Bachelor's degree â 10+ years' relevant business\/operational management experience â 5+ years in a senior leadership\/general management role â Proven P&L and budget accountability â Experience managing a significant business unit, region or country operation â Strong commercial and operational leadership capability â Experience leading senior and middle-management teams â Southern African\/Lesotho experience would be advantageous We are looking for a visible, commercially minded and hands-on leader who can translate strategy into execution, drive sustainable growth and bring diverse functions together around common business objectives. ð Location: Lesotho ð Senior Management Level Interested? Please submit your CV and a brief motivation for confidential consideration. Confidentiality assured. #Hiring #LesothoJobs #Leadership #GeneralManagement #Operations #FMCG #Retail #SupplyChain #ExecutiveJobs #CareerOpportunity

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