South Johannesburg: Hiring And Operations Manager posted by Market Caterers

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations and Equipment Hiring Manager to oversee daily operational efficiency and manage the full lifecycle of equipment hiring for our catering, events, and support operations. This critical role combines strong operational oversight with the management of equipment procurement, rental, maintenance, inventory control, and logistics to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality events, functions, and daily services while maintaining strict Halaal compliance and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across kitchen, butchery, logistics, and event execution to ensure smooth, timely, and efficient service delivery.
• Manage the company’s equipment hiring portfolio (chairs, tables, crockery, cutlery, glassware, linen, chafing dishes, urns, tents, marquees, generators, fridges, freezers, cooking equipment, etc.).
• Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with reliable equipment suppliers and rental companies.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate equipment requirements for all events, functions, weddings, corporate catering, and daily operations.
• Conduct regular equipment inventory audits, condition checks, repairs, and replacements to minimise downtime and losses.
• Ensure all hired and owned equipment meets food safety, hygiene, and Halaal standards (proper cleaning, sanitisation, and segregation protocols).
• Develop and maintain accurate records for equipment usage, hire agreements, invoices, packing slips, and delivery notes – ensuring 100% completion as per company policy.
• Manage equipment logistics: loading, transport, setup, collection, and return of equipment for events.
• Collaborate closely with the Kitchen Manager, Butchery Supervisor, Events Team, and Drivers on resource planning and Food Setup Sheets.
• Control operational costs, including equipment hire fees, maintenance, transport, and labour related to operations.
• Implement and enforce SOPs for equipment handling, storage, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Monitor staff performance in operations and equipment handling, providing training and applying disciplinary measures when required.
• Support event site inspections, risk assessments, and post-event reviews.
• Prepare monthly operations and equipment reports for management, including utilisation rates, costs, and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Education & Certification: Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Hospitality Management, or related field (essential).
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Experience: Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in operations management within catering, events, hospitality, or logistics.
• At least 2–3 years’ hands-on experience managing equipment hire, rental, and inventory in an events or catering environment.

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.