Operations Manager

Job Context

Servest is a world class business which is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.

Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Operations Manager to join a team based at the Servest head office. This role reports directly to Regional Manager, in the Landscaping & Turf Business Unit.

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Horticulture or Equivalent
• 5
  -10 years Landscape maintenance experience, managing high profile clients & multiple larger contracts
• Managing large headcount workforce & teams
• Sound knowledge of Labour relations legislation - BCEA & LRA
• Strong administration and organisational skills incl. financial skills
• Health & Safety knowledge
• Computer literate
• Own vehicle with a valid unendorsed driver’s license

• Must be able to interpret financial statements
• Must be able to archive budget parameters
• Basic knowledge of Debtors and Creditors management
• Timeous Billing and collection of revenue
• Planning a smooth operation of all the operations that falls under their jurisdiction.
• Manage all the KPI’s for employees reporting you
• Manage all the assets within the scope ( this includes acquisitions and replacement)
• Constantly negotiate an existing contract with client
• Increase sales volumes and leads
• Effective communication of division and corporate vision to build a supportive culture
• Excellent leadership skills capable of inspiring top tier performance , coaching and mentoring abilities
• Resolve wage issues as and when they arise before they escalat
• Visits key client representatives monthly;
• All sites audited and reports submitted on a monthly basis