Engineering

Head Of Operations

Network Recruitment·Witbank, Mpumalanga, south-africa·FULL_TIME
EngineeringdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 2, 2026

Key Responsibilities Lead operational service delivery, ensuring customer SLAs, service quality and customer expectations are consistently met. Oversee field services, technician deployment, installation projects and operational readiness across multiple sites. Manage operational budgets, workforce capacity, fleet, facilities and subcontractor performance. Drive operational efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement without compromising service quality or safety. Lead and develop managers and supervisors, establishing clear accountability and strong performance management. Manage customer escalations, resolve recurring operational challenges and drive corrective actions through to completion. Maintain compliance with site safety requirements and operational standards. Provide operational reporting, risk visibility and strategic recommendations to the CEO. Minimum Requirements Relevant qualification in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of relevant operational experience, including at least 5 years leading managers or supervisors. Proven experience managing customer SLAs, operational budgets, field service teams and project delivery. Experience in mining services, industrial technology, logistics, telecommunications, managed services or a similar field-based environment. Strong commercial acumen, people leadership, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites and support regional operations as required. Advantageous Experience Mining contractor and site safety exposure. Experience supporting 24/7 service delivery environments. Regional African or SADC operational experience. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher

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Company

Network Recruitment

Location

Witbank, Mpumalanga, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

November 2, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026

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