Chief Operations Officer – North West Area

About the role

The company is seeking a dynamic Chief Operations Officer to lead and optimise its poultry production operations across the North West area. This senior executive will work closely with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations across processing, feeds, retail, and fleet functions.
• Collaborate with the CEO on vision, mission, and operational strategy.
• Monitor and improve managerial performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain competitive positioning within the industry and report real‑time updates and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and critical decision‑making processes.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) required; Bachelor’s degree mandatory, Honours or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior managerial role, preferably within poultry production.
• Proven leadership and team‑working capabilities at senior level.
• Strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and core corporate values.

Required skills

• In‑depth understanding of financial principles (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, budgeting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Negotiation and reasoning abilities.