CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE SUPPLIER PARK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (SOC) LTD TRADING AS AIDC, ROSSLYN/SATELLITE SITES, GAUTENG

(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE E3, SALARY R1 795,638.58 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)

The Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC is a Government owned, public entity company established to provide support to the SA Automotive Industry in its drive for global competitiveness. It is a dynamic company that offers exciting career opportunities. The AIDC’s success hinges on its human capital, and in the pursuit to realise its strategic objectives, the AIDC aims to recruit a Chief Operating Officer in the Operations Division on a Five (05) Years Fixed Term Employment Contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

POSITION                  :           Chief Operating Officer

PERIOD                      :           Five (05) Years Fixed Term Employment

LOCATION                 :           AIDC offices in Rosslyn an satellite sites

DIVISION                    :           Operations

TCOE                          :          R1 795,638.58 Per annum

JOB GRADE              :           E3

Position Detail

 Job Title Chief Operating Officer Job Grade E3
DIVISION Operations
Date Reviewed 01/11/2025
Location Rosslyn
Employment Status Five (05) Years Fixed Term Employment
Purpose Statement
The Executive Manager: Operations is required to lead the company’s day-to-day operations related to: Facilities Planning and Development; Facilities Maintenance; Business Support Services; SHEQ and ICT at the organisation’s various sites. Execution of the organisation’s strategy and business plan for the achievement of key organisational objectives. Assumes the OHSACT delegated responsibility.
Position In The Organisation
 

2nd Line Manager               Board of Directors

(2ND LEVEL)

 

1ST Line Manager                 CEO

(1ST LEVEL)

 

POSITION                             Chief Operating Officer

Subordinate

(1ST LEVEL)                        Facilities Maintenance Management Department ; Business Support Services; ICT; SHEQ Manager and PA to

Executive Manager.

SUBORDINATE

(2ND LEVEL)

Subordinate Positions

Please provide job titles of subordinates and total number of employees per job title (organogram can be inserted)

Estimated 45 subordinates

 

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position – (Please provide a

short description under each heading/output)

Time spent
1.              Develop/Implement Strategy

·                Analyse the industry and public sector to determine the future trends, strategic direction and project operational strategy.

·                Develop the company strategy and roadmap in conjunction with CEO and Board

·                Communicate and narrate Divisional roadmaps to determine the project operational direction and ensure Project Growth and Performance

·                Support the development of a business plan and all subsequent business processes which satisfies the various requirements of all stakeholders

·                Coordinate all project activities across the Departments.

·                Implement the Strategy and Roadmap in accordance with the

Delegation of Authority and the planning document, and the allocated time frames

20%
2.              Managing Strategic Relationships

·                Identify the relevant role players in accordance with project requirements and dependencies:

·       Automotive Industry Stakeholders

·       National and Local Government

·       Regulatory Authorities

·       Business Partners

·       Operating departments

·                Facilitate meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict.

·                Obtain mutual agreement on the resolution of issues, meetings

required and the delivery of inter-dependent outputs and results.

10%

 

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position – (Please provide a

short description under each heading/output)

Time spent
·                Agree to the expected outcomes from each party and set-up SLA’s where required.

·                Monitor the performance of all relevant role players continuously to ensure that the agreements and other obligations are honoured.

·                Inform the relevant role players of the outcomes, deviations and actions required.

·                Maintain and develop relationships.

·                Maintain a database of role players.

3.              Managing Divisional Budget/Finance

·                Analyse the business/project plans to determine the financial requirements.

·                Consult the business/project plans to determine requirements in terms of expenditure.

·                Approve budget and communicate the figures to each department.

·                Implement and monitor the expenditure against the budget and ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions, procedures and delegated authority

·                Analyse monthly reports indicating:

·     Monthly revenue targets and expenditure

·     Variance in terms of budgeted and actual figures

·     Savings achieved or budget overspent

·     Year to date figures

10%

 

4.              Office Administration

·                Office layout plan

·                Offices Lease agreement renewals, with renegotiations – also for Ford IC

·                Ensure timely renewals

·                Claims processing

·                Approval of invoices

·                Business process improvement recommendations

5%
5.              Divisional Oversight

·                Manage the Divisional Risk in line with company risk management process

·                Business process improvement recommendations

·                Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of the departments

·                Ensure high quality project delivery as per agreed business plan

·                Chair the company-wide projects review meeting

·                Ensure operating efficiency

·                Establish and maintain controls

·                Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

·                Review project performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels

·                Represent the division and AIDC to strategic stakeholders;

·                Identify problems, develop alternatives and recommend courses of action

25%
6.              Operations Management

·                Monitors Compliance to Government regulations and implements appropriate actions, including shut down where necessary;

·                Manages the Occupation Certificate Processes for the various sites;

·                Monitors and manages non-financial corporate targets for the division;

·                Ensure the development and facilities planning of the supply park.

·                Drive opportunities, initiatives and development plans for the supply park within agreed formats and times lines;

·                Infrastructure development and maintenance accountability;

·                Environmental and ISO/QMS accountability;

·                Ensures activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.

Manages the company’s assets, consumables, maintenance and cleaning, green area, board rooms, security

 

20%
·                Accountability for the OSHACT Implementation, Monitoring and Maintenance;

·                Represents AIDC on tenant forums, QMS, EHS, etc.

·                Schedule maintenance and planning for all infrastructure and facilities;

·                ICT function accountability; by establishing and maintains appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of ICT Systems and Facilities;

·                Business Support Services accountability (conferencing services, etc.);

·                Security services accountability and risk management;

·                Business process improvement recommendations;

·                Ensures high quality service delivery as per agreed business plan and SLA’s;

·                Represents the organisation to strategic stakeholders;

·                Identifies problems, develops alternatives and recommend courses of action.

7.                Reports

·                Manages and maintains all Non-financial reporting and Economic Impact Reports

·                Responsible for reviewing, identifying corrective actions, and providing input for:

§     Annual report

§     Monthly management reports

§     Quarterly reports

5%
8.              Strategic Project Management

·                Concept Development

·      Research and International Benchmarking

·                Key Account Management and Stakeholder Engagement

·                Project Design and Plan

·                Project enablement (finance)

·                Project Execution

10%
9.              People Management

·                Manage employees as appropriate within the division to optimise business performance and the underwriting service to customers;

·                Time, expense and leave approvals;

·                Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks;

·                Conduct Performance Planning Sessions;

·                Compile the Performance Management documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of:

·      Job Profile requirements

·      Strategic Performance Objectives

·      Key Performance Areas

·      Personal Development Plan;

·                Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation;

·                Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member/s performs at optimum productivity level;

·                Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary;

·                Appraise performance at the end of each performance period in accordance with policies and procedures;

·                Provide feedback to the relevant role players;

·                Fosters a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, integrity and a positive work climate, enabling the Company to attract, retain and motivate a diverse group of quality employees.

10%
·            TOTAL 100 %

 

Job Evaluation Criteria

A) Knowledge and Skills
 

Formal Education

·        Honours Degree/ Postgraduate in the Built Environment or Equivalent (Essential)

·        Business Management Qualification desirable

 

 

Technical/

Legal Certification

·           Construction Project Management Qualification (1-year diploma)

·           Government Certificate of Competency in Built Environment

·           Professional body membership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

10 years’ management experience, with at least 5 years in Executive or Senior-level management of industrial park and property management.

·        Experience in Facilities Development and Planning; Facilities Maintenance; Business Support Services, SHEQ and ICT an advantage

·        Executive or senior-level management experience in a results-oriented and fast-paced environment;

·        Experienced in strategic and financial planning, administrative and operations management;

·        Skilled in driving the organisation’s service delivery programmes;

 

·        Practical Knowledge and experience of the automotive industry is essential;

·        Substantial    knowledge    of    laws    related    to    the    built    and    ICT environments, legal codes, precedents and government regulations;

·        Knowledge    of    process    optimisation,    integration    and    continuous improvement;

·        Knowledge of project management, corporate governance, business controls and corporate reporting up to Board level.

Competencies

 

Competencies

Knowledge Skills Attributes
Engineering and Built Environment Advanced Computer Literacy Diplomacy
PFMA Communication Innovation
ERP and Financial Systems Problem solving Time Management
Basic Accounting Decision making Attention to detail
BBBEE Act Inter personal Honesty
Preferential Procurement Act Negotiation Ability to work under pressure
Policies and Procedures Presentation Skills Integrity
PMBOK best practices Conflict Handling Sense of Humour
Business Knowledge Written communication skills Resilience
Automotive Industry Capacity Planning Confidentiality
ICT Management: Planning, Leading, Organising, Control (PLOC) Inspirational
Facilities Maintenance Planning Coaching and Mentoring Motivational
Soft Services Management Business Planning Innovative
Relevant Acts and Legislation Facilitation Dynamic
Environmental and ISO / QMS Management Performance Management Work Ethics
Performance Measurement
Quality Assurance
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance Optimisation

 

Other Special Requirements

·     Own reliable transport essential

Applications: All applications must be submitted and accompanied by a curriculum vitae with contactable references, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Applications should be addressed to https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Enquiries should be addressed to hrrecruitment@aidc.co.za

 The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025, extended to 28 November 2025.

Diversity is encouraged and preference will be given to Women, Youth and People with Disabilities and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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