Operations Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Wits University
Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER (AD.07) (AD.07.4)
Brief Description
Job Summary:The Faculty of Science seeks to appoint an Operations Manager to manage the continued development and daily business operations of the Wits Sterkfontein Caves (WSC) complex. The Operations Manager will take on a senior management and leadership role in the development and implementation of operational policies and practices at the Sterkfontein Caves and fundamentally contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of this entity.
The Operations Manager position is a five year, full-time- appointment, renewable subject to funding.
Responsibilities will include:
Strategic planning in collaboration with the Head of Centre and exhibition coordinator to develop new fundraising initiatives, outreach projects, exhibits and events on site
Affecting strategic operational plans with the Head of Centre and Exhibition Coordinator including cultivating business relationships with national and local governmental, institutional and private stakeholders
Standing as proxy for Head of Centre in their absence
Compilation and execution of the Operational Business Plan and reporting of operational activities to the Head of Centre, Management Committee and stakeholders
Financial reporting for all operations related to the Sterkfontein and Swartkrans Complex in collaboration with Wits Faculty of Science financial infrastructure
Operational personnel management at the Sterkfontein and Swartkrans Complex in collaboration with Wits Faculty of Science Human Resources infrastructure
Implementation of staff training in collaboration with the Exhibition Coordinator and research team
Management of the maintenance staff to ensure the upkeep of the property and the infrastructure, including the caves, museum, laboratories, grounds, researcher accommodations and security fencing
Management of procurement related to all operations at the Sterkfontein and Swartkrans Complex (including tourist and research operations consumables, equipment, and infrastructural requirements)
Management of the ticketing and cashiers on site
Acting as direct liaison with Wits Central with respect to ICT, Security and Services, Infrastructure and Development, Communications and Marketing where relevant
Acting as direct liaison with Faculty of Science Finance and Human Resources Units
Oversight of the security guards on site
Providing customer support on site where challenges are encountered
Minimum Requirements:
At least 5 years’ experience in business/hospitality management and administration (experience within the University or tertiary educational sector will be advantageous)
Bachelor’s degree and honours (NQF 7-8) in hospitality/business management
Two years’ experience in project planning and reporting
Previous experience in heritage destination management
Previous experience in science outreach activities and communications, or educational/museum/science center experience would be an advantage.
Remuneration: A competitive package is o
¿ ered that is commensurate with the level of appointment.
Amount of Travel: Some travel required.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency assessment.Detailed Description
Job Requirements Additional Details
Title: Operations Manager
Company: Wits University
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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