South Africa: Site Operations Supervisor

About the Role

The Site Operations Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, ensuring consistent execution of logistics and supply chain processes, and maintaining a fully compliant OHSA safety file. This role requires strong operational discipline, administrative capability, and proven people management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management & Service Delivery: Oversee daily site operations; ensure consistent execution of logistics and supply chain processes; implement corrective actions when performance falls below required standards.
• Staff Management & Leadership: Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and labour allocation; conduct performance management and one-on-one engagements; enforce company policies, attendance standards, and code of conduct.
• Administrative & Compliance Management: Ensure accurate timekeeping, timesheets, and payroll inputs; maintain strict compliance with industry standards and internal policies; manage all required documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.
• SOP & Process Control: Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and business processes; review and implement process improvements where required; ensure ongoing staff training and compliance with procedures.
• Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a fully compliant OHSA safety file; conduct toolbox talks and safety training sessions; enforce PPE usage and site safety standards.
• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary on-site point of contact for the client; maintain professional communication and strong working relationships; escalate and resolve operational risks and service delivery issues.
• Daily Operational Control: Conduct regular floor walks and site inspections; manage shift handovers and daily action plans; maintain asset registers and equipment tracking systems.
• Accountability & Performance Ownership: Take full responsibility for site performance and deliverables; proactively resolve operational challenges; ensure consistent adherence to operational standards and expectations.

Requirements

• Strong operational discipline and administrative capability
• Proven people management and leadership ability
• Solid understanding of logistics and supply chain processes
• High attention to detail and compliance focus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of a site

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.