Reference Number TSE250528-1
Job Title Operations Director / Regional Director - Automotive
Business Unit / Division Tsebo Catering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
About Us
We are seeking a seasoned Operations Director / Regional Director with strong operational catering management experience in the Automotive sector. You will lead the development and execution of the Tsebo Catering and Automotive segment strategy, aligning the team with Tsebo Caterings vision and mission. Your role includes day-to-day management and implementing business plans.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people the heart of Tsebo is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the Business and Industry segment in Tsebo Catering is appropriately organized and staffed in accordance with the Tsebo Catering and Automotive segment strategy.
- Oversee the fiscal activities of the relevant segments in Tsebo Catering including budgeting, reporting and audit.
- Ensure the Automotive and Business & Industry segments in Tsebo Catering maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever it does business.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, employees, Government authorities, and the public. maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever it does business.
- Assumes responsibility for growing the Automotive and Business & Industry Segments as well as customer retention.
- Engage in sales, new business development and key account activities
- Management of food standards and operations within the segment in partnership with the culinary team
- Ensure the business complies with all legal and regulatory laws and regulations.
- Creates a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff.
- Support Tsebo Solutions Group efforts and initiatives towards achievement and maintaining BEE level 1.
- Ensure the business delivers to customer promise in accordance with Companys service standards.
- The ability to build teamwork, communicate, develop and motivate others.
- Ability to perform in a relatively changing environment
- Detail Oriented
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Strong ability to develop others
- Decisiveness & Persuasion,
- Operational Leadership Skills,
- Understanding of key drivers in Financial Management
- Business Acumen
- Relevant business degree from a reputable institution, plus post graduate qualification
- Experience in the Catering and or related services industry.
- 10 - 15 years at senior management level and at least 5 years senior operational management experience working with large businesses within Automotive sector
- Strong preference will be given to Local South African EE candidates in line with the Tsebo Solutions Group Diversity and Inclusion focus.
- Ability to travel nationally
