About the Role

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will lead the implementation and embedding of the Bowler Peoples Manual across all sites, overseeing HR operations, managing performance frameworks, and driving talent acquisition and retention strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and embedding of the Bowler Peoples Manual across all sites
• Oversee HR operations including payroll, onboarding, compliance, and workforce planning
• Manage performance frameworks and coach leaders on effective team development
• Drive talent acquisition, L&D, succession planning and retention strategies
• Champion Employment Equity, BBBEE, and employee wellness initiatives
• Provide strategic IR support and oversee dispute resolution and disciplinary matters
• Guide digital transformation initiatives, including the rollout of PaySpace

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations or plant management, preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality control, and process improvement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to implement and monitor KPIs to improve operational performance.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar.

Salary & Benefits

Market-related salary with negotiation based on experience.

About the Role

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to join their team in Cape Town, WC. This key role involves overseeing high-level operational processes, HR functions, and technical responsibilities to ensure the organization’s operations and procedures align with its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures aligned with the company’s culture and vision.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing processes.
• Identify and address business challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Foster effective communication between workers and management, building forward strategies from constructive feedback.
• Establish governance processes to achieve objectives, manage risks, and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead and support business compliance and risk management programs.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on customer satisfaction.
• Drive a performance-driven culture by leading and managing teams effectively.
• Champion transformation initiatives aligned with inclusion and business requirements.
• Provide technical support for UPS and battery technologies (VRLA and Lithium-Ion), including configuration, troubleshooting, and system understanding.
• Assist sales teams by addressing customer technical inquiries and specifications for UPS and battery solutions.
• Ensure availability to address customer needs promptly, minimizing disruptions to their operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Certifications related to UPS systems (e.g., Certified UPS Technician, electrical safety certifications) are advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience with UPS systems and batteries.
• 2-5 years of team leadership experience.
• 2-3 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UPS technologies, including online, offline, and line-interactive systems.
• Familiarity with UPS and battery configuration and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to manage people and processes, with a track record of delivering results through others.
• Technical expertise, business acumen, and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: negotiable.

A leading solar company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

Team Management:

• Involvement in hiring new operational personnel.
• Manage all operational personnel divisions to ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standard.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and develop strategies for the successful completion of tasks to ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead the implementation and improvement of overall procedures and policies for the below divisions:
• Project Management
• Installations
• Warehousing

Maintaining Quality Control:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the quality manager.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the site manager.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the project manager.
• Act as customer liaison for all operational matters.
• Completes site assessments for commercial and residential projects when required.
• Overseeing productivity and efficiency of all projects.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure all relevant training is conducted to ensure the quality of work is met.

Installations:

• Managing production and workflow of solar installations.
• Approval of documents and procedures that will be used on sites.
• Oversee and assist with project scheduling or amend where required.
• Oversee that all project documentation has been completed.
• Maintain and ensure teams are maintaining accurate site records of all events and day-to-day activities.
• Managing profitability of solar installations.
  • Ensure that installations are invoiced as per company procedure.

• Ensure that standards are met on site and provide AAR regularly.
• Oversee that all health and safety procedures are adhered to onsite.
• Maintain all onsite records and documentation in an accurate and up-to-date manner, including but not limited to records for quoting, installation and signoff.

Warehousing:

• Partner with Procurement to source and manage on-site spare parts and consumables.
• Overseeing warehouse operations.
• Approve stocktake reports provided by the warehouse manager.

Communication and Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the operations department and present them to Senior Management.
• Provide support to the sales division should they require technical quoting assistance or site inspection support (Commercial Installations).

Key requirements:

• Engineering/Electrical/ Project Management qualification advantageous
• Solar Experience

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to .za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on (***)***-****

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.