📍 Plot 536/T, King Mswati III Avenue, Matsapha Industrial Site
📮 P.O. Box 3265, Manzini, Eswatini
📞 7607 6637 / 7627 1894
📧 info@mangethegroup.com

1. Company Overview

Mangethe Group is a rapidly growing construction and engineering company operating across multiple project sites in Eswatini.

The Group is seeking to appoint a highly competent and experienced Operations Director to provide strategic and operational leadership over its Operations Department.

2. Role Purpose

The Operations Director in Construction is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a construction company or group of construction projects.

The primary objective of the role is to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The role carries primary oversight and leadership responsibility for the integrity of the Group’s operations management, reporting, compliance, and control environment, supported by governance structures, internal controls, and management accountability frameworks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining operations management systems designed to ensure the integrity of financial and project reporting.

The incumbent will ensure that financial strategy supports business growth, project delivery, and long-term sustainability across construction, surfacing, quarrying, and support operations.

The Operations Director will work closely with the General Manager and Executive Team to translate strategy into sound operational plans, ensure disciplined cost control, manage cash flow, and strengthen commercial decision-making across the Group.

3. Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Operations Director is accountable for the overall operations of the Group and is expected to:

Project Oversight – Monitor multiple construction projects from planning through completion.
Strategic Planning – Develop operational strategies and improve business performance.
Budget Management – Control costs, approve expenditures, and maximise profitability.
Resource Management – Allocate labour, equipment, and materials efficiently.
Health & Safety – Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Quality Assurance – Maintain construction quality standards and client satisfaction.
Team Leadership – Lead project managers, site managers, engineers, and support staff.
Client Relations – Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
Risk Management – Identify and mitigate operational and project risks.

4. Operations Strategy & Leadership

Lead the development, review, and execution of the Group’s operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
Translate strategic plans into annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial models on all projects.
Act as a trusted operational advisor to the General Manager on growth initiatives, investments, risk exposure, and funding requirements.
Provide clear operational insights to support executive decision-making and performance management.
Support organisational change initiatives from an operational sustainability and risk perspective.

5. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual Group Operations budgeting process across all business units, projects, and support functions.
Develop rolling forecasts reflecting project pipelines, contract timelines, cost movements, and funding requirements.
Monitor budget performance and investigate variances, ensuring timely corrective action.
Prepare financial models for new projects, tenders, capital expenditure, and strategic initiatives.

6. Project & Contract Financial Management

Oversee operations management of all construction, surfacing, and quarrying projects.
Ensure effective controls over project costing, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin tracking.
Monitor contract financials including variations, claims, retentions, and certification processes.
Work closely with Operations, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and Site Management to enforce commercial discipline.
Identify financially distressed or underperforming projects early and recommend corrective interventions.

7. People Leadership & Organizational Capability

Build, lead, and develop a competent and high-performing operations team.
Set clear performance objectives and ensure accountability within the operations function.
Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and strong financial discipline across the organisation.

8. Procurement Oversight & Cost Governance

Provide executive oversight of the Group procurement function to ensure cost efficiency, transparency, and value for money.
Approve procurement strategies, annual procurement plans, and major supplier engagements for all projects.
Ensure procurement activities align with project budgets, cash flow plans, and operational priorities.
Enforce procurement governance frameworks, approval limits, and segregation of duties.
Oversee supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
Identify procurement risks including price volatility, supplier dependency, and supply chain disruptions.
Promote ethical sourcing, compliance, and cost optimisation across procurement activities.

9. Minimum Qualifications & Professional Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Extensive experience (typically 10–15+ years) in construction project management.
Strong leadership, financial, and contract management skills.
Knowledge of construction laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

10. Experience Requirements

Minimum of 10 years progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years at senior management level.
Proven experience in construction, civil works, infrastructure, or project-based environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting.

11. Core Competencies & Attributes

Project completion on schedule.
Project profitability and cost control.
Safety performance (e.g., lost-time injury rates).
Client satisfaction.
Quality and defect rates.
Staff productivity and retention.

Application Procedure

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Human Resources Officer

📧 recruitment@mangethegroup.com

📅 Closing Date: 08 July 2026

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR