Job Vacancy: West Coast Operations Manager

Vula Environmental Services specialises in Environmental Restoration and Landscaping, with our headquarters located in Cape Town. Our operational base extends across various projects throughout the Western Cape. We're currently in search of an Operations Manager to join our dynamic team at our West Coast branch.

We seek a diligent individual capable of thriving in the West Coast region of Hopefield. The ideal candidate will reside in the area or will be willing to relocate to our property that provides housing. The position of Operations Manager will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects within the environmental and landscaping industry on the West Coast. This position requires a strong understanding of ecology, biological drivers and the CFR (cape floristic region), project management, cost control and operations to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction. The main responsibility of this position is to lead the restoration team on a nearby opencast phosphate mine. The candidate will also provide operational leadership and oversee the West Coast branch.

Requirements:

BSC in Environmental/Biological Sciences or similar is required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within a management role
Work experience in conservation/environmental sector is essential
Valid Driver’s License – preferably code 14
Diligent/ Leadership abilities
Ability to work on your own unsupervised
Solution driven, excellent interpersonal skills
Resilience and background in outdoors/farm lifestyle
Proficiency in Microsoft software and tools, such as Microsoft Planner, Excel and Word, GIS would be advantages
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and multi-taking skills
Contactable, punctual, and attentive to detail that is self-motivated and driven
Ability to travel to project sites and field locations as needed
Demonstrated ability with working with multi disciplined professional teams and specialists.
Health and Safety knowledge would be advantageous
Knowledge of fynbos/western cape flora is essential

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the ecological restoration on an open cast mine ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget requirements
Implement and monitor scientific trials in collaboration with in house ecologists and botanists, to inform ongoing adaptation of rehabilitation and restoration strategies
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
Understanding cost control, budget and allowables
Coordinate field operations, including site assessments, data collection and monitoring activities
Oversee all staff management of the west coast branch
Logistics management of supervisors and vehicle allocations
Oversee subcontractors and vendors and monitoring of their performance
Conduct regular project meetings and communications to provide updates, address issues, make corrections and facilitate decision-making processes
Track project progress, and performance metrics, analysing data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement
Ensure compliances, regulations, and reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and records as necessary
Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing leadership and support to staff
Overseeing the running of the nursery with guidance from the nursery production manager
Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the property
Overseeing and planning of seed collection in the area
Oversee additional projects when necessary
Participating and actively engaging stakeholders in the area to develop business relationships

If you are passionate about the environmental industry, have the skills and experience in project management and operations, we invite you to apply for the Operations Manager position at Vula Environmental Services.

Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience today.

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Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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