Operating Manager

Recruiter

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref

CFA021390/KR

Date posted

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary

480 000 Annually

SUMMARY

Lead the operational performance of a diversified construction group. Oversee project delivery, resource planning, procurement, quality standards, and project management teams across multiple business units. Ideal for a construction professional with strong operational leadership experience.

POSITION INFO

Job Description: Our client, a well-established construction group, is seeking an experienced Operating Manager to oversee the operational performance of the business across Building Construction, Civil Construction, Roofing, Ceilings & Partitions, and Plant Hire divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, on time, and within budget while managing operational systems, programme delivery, resource allocation, procurement activities, and quality control processes. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing operational performance across all divisions Managing project delivery and programme execution Leading and mentoring project management teams Driving operational efficiencies and best practices Managing resource planning and allocation Overseeing procurement strategies and supplier relationships Ensuring quality standards and compliance are maintained across all projects Monitoring project performance, budgets, and timelines Providing strategic operational input to support business growth Conducting regular site visits and engaging with project teams Skills & Experience: Minimum 6-8 years' experience within the construction industry Strong exposure to construction operations and project delivery Proven leadership experience managing project teams Experience within building, civil, roofing, ceilings & partitions, or related construction sectors Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills Strong commercial and operational awareness Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Willingness to travel to project sites at least twice per week Qualification: Relevant industry experience is essential Formal qualification advantageous but not a strict requirement Practical construction and operations management experience will be prioritised Additional Requirements: Fully office-based role Based in McIntyre Road, Cape Town Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Occasional weekend work required EE candidates welcome to apply Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database, and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.