National Operations Manager

 

Recruiter:

Marshalls World of Sports

Job Ref:

HRJA0250

Date posted:

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
Provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls and the right staff to ensure financial strength for MWOS.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Key Performance Area

Performance Outputs

Operational  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staff Management

  • Assist with interviewing of Branch Managers and upwards.
  • Ensure that all outlets are visited a minimum of twice a month through audit reports.
  • Ensure that all maintenance issues are addressed and that housekeeping is attended to.
  • Ensure that proper security measures are in place at all outlets.
  • Identify poor performing branches and implement a strategy for improvement.
  • Ensure that external contractors are performing the required service that they are contracted to perform.
  • Ensures that operations within the outlets are running smooth.
  • Monthly monitoring of product performance and figures and reporting to Exco on regional and branch performances.
  • Constantly mange audit reports and oversee that they are actioned accordingly.
  • Liaise with different departments such as Manco, HR, Marketing, Technical, Finance and Admin.
  • Proactive prevention of fraud/losses/theft/armed robbery.
  • Reply to operational matters on email, WhatsApp and phone calls.
  • Daily monitoring of Group performance.
  • Supplier liaison.
  • Employee liaison and enabling a solution orientated mindset with all team members – Proactive approach.
  • Chair weekly Operational Meetings and respond to issues raised. Attend Telebetting meetings and respond to issues when necessary.
  • Web Register bulk approvals monthly.
  • Daily approval of bank payments in conjunction with Finance.                                     
  • Tracking operating hours, staff performance etc. and putting strategies in place to address.
  • Product performance monitoring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Assist with interviewing of Branch Managers and upwards.
  • Ensure that all new staff is trained on fixed odds, National Responsible Gambling training, FICA, TURFSPORT operating systems.
  • Identify staff in collaboration with RM for new Senior Management positions- succession planning feedback.
  • Approve Leave for Regional Managers.
  • Discipline staff when necessary and motivate staff.
  • Develop good teams within the outlets.
  • Ensure that staff is fully equipped to manage the day to day running of the outlet by liaising with RM including workforce planning.
  • Evaluate the performance of RM’s.

Customer + Relationship

  • Ensure that customer service and standards are adequate and of high standard.
  • Attend to all customer complaints and compliments in collaboration with RM’s.
  • Dealing with fleet providers and other suppliers.
  • Ensuring daily operational procedures are being adhered to and addressing if not.
  • Read through and respond to issues coming out of weekly Operations Reports.

Innovation

  • Chair weekly Operations Meetings.
  • New branch planning and rollouts.
  • Updating of staffing models.
  • Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service.

Marketing

  • Input into marketing initiatives.
  • Identify group marketing opportunities for MWOS on a national scale.

COMPLIANCE

  • Monitor compliance within the branches of policies and procedures.
  • Inform branches of changes in betting procedures and products.
  • Ensures that all branches operate in line with gambling board policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED (COMPENTENCY)

COMPETENCY LIBRARY

Technical Competencies:

  • Good administration skills.
  • Good IT skills including Turf sport, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Generic Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Analytical + problem solving skills.
  • An extroverted, friendly and confident profile needed professionalism.
  • Possess an attention to detail and have an ability to accurately count cash.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric,
  • 2+ years’ proven experience in an operations management position
  • Proven leadership that can be referenced on all levels of your reporting structures
  • A driver’s licence is essential
  • A Retail Management qualification will be an advantage
  • Hard working, long hours and weekend work is essential in order to deliver the required results

 

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