GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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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 an Executive Manager: Operations in the Operations Division on a Five (05) Years Fixed Term Employment Contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Location: Rosslyn, Gauteng
Division: Operations
Remuneration: TCOE R1,795,638.58 per annum
Job Grade: E3

Purpose of the Role

The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for leading and managing the organisation's day-to-day operations, including Facilities Planning and Development, Facilities Maintenance, Business Support Services, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The role ensures effective execution of the organisation's strategy and business plan in support of key organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement operational strategy and divisional roadmaps
  • Manage strategic stakeholder relationships across government, industry, and partners
  • Oversee divisional budgeting, financial management, and expenditure control
  • Provide strategic oversight of office administration and facilities management
  • Ensure operational efficiency, risk management, compliance, and governance adherence
  • Lead infrastructure development, maintenance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), and security functions
  • Oversee organisational reporting, including non-financial performance reporting
  • Drive strategic projects, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric (Grade 12) and a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Property Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture e.tc or related field) and
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Built Environment/ Business Management/ Operations Management/Project Management or related field
  • Professional registration with the relevant Built Environment Council (e.g. PrQS, PrCPM, PrCM, PrArch, etc.) will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 10 years' management experience, with at least 5 years at Executive or Senior Management level in industrial park or property management
  • Experience in Facilities Development and Planning, Facilities Maintenance, Business Support Services, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will be advantageous
  • Strong background in strategic and financial management, operations and administrative leadership
  • Knowledge of process optimisation, integration, and continuous improvement
  • Knowledge of project management, corporate governance, business controls, and Board-level reporting

AIDC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointment will be made in line with the organisation's Employment Equity policy. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

  • Preference will be given to people with different abilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

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

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

The closing date for applications is 04 September 2026.

"The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant's or Employee's Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA"

 

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