Junior Operations Manager Jobs in Cape Town

A hands-on junior operations manager is needed in Cape Town for a six-month temporary contract. The role supports the day-to-day running of a mobile bar, markets and events, with a focus on smooth service, consistent brand standards and strong control over people, stock, cash and equipment.

About the company and the work

The vacancy is advertised by Stevens HR Consuting, acting as an agency. The work is with a growing company in health and wellness that promotes a healthy lifestyle through a mobile bar, an online shop and a community hub. That mix means the job is not tied to one fixed counter: operations move between a mobile bar, markets, events and storage locations, so planning, readiness and follow-through matter as much as service on the day.

Role details and duties

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations across the mobile bar, markets, events and storage sites. Duties include planning and supervising setup, service, cleaning, closing and handovers; coordinating event logistics, equipment, stock and approved vendors so each site is ready on time; and leading staff through rosters, attendance control, induction, on-the-job training, coaching and fair supervision. The role also covers approved promotions, partnerships and sales opportunities, with reporting on performance. On the commercial side, the manager will oversee stock movements, counts, wastage and expiry dates, as well as cash-ups, payment devices, refunds and transaction controls. Accurate operational records and weekly reports covering sales, stock, cash, staffing, complaints, incidents and improvement actions are part of the job, along with food-safety, hygiene, occupational health and safety, confidentiality and information-protection procedures, escalating risks and incidents promptly.

Requirements

• Grade 12, with a tertiary qualification in hospitality highly advantageous
• A valid driver’s licence
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Relevant experience in retail, hospitality, events, food and beverage, customer service or mobile operations
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays
• Practical experience supervising staff and coordinating rosters and service delivery
• Experience with POS systems, cash-ups, stock control, reconciliations and operational reporting
• Working knowledge of customer service, hygiene, food safety and basic workplace health and safety
• Confidence using email, spreadsheets and standard digital business systems
• Willingness to travel to markets, events, customer premises and storage locations as reasonably required

No salary is stated in the original listing, so none is listed here.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on Gumtree, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job. The listing shows applications closing on 02 November 2026, and it is a temporary, six-month contract role based in Cape Town.

Practical tips

• Highlight hands-on experience running a bar, market stall, event or similar fast-moving service operation.
• Give clear examples of rosters you have run, stock counts you have checked and cash-ups you have reconciled.
• Show that you can travel between sites and work weekends and public holidays.
• Prepare a short note on how you handle food safety, hygiene and incident reporting in a busy service setting.
• Check that your CV, ID and driver’s licence copies are current before you submit them through the original listing.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original Gumtree listing and follow its application instructions. Applicants are asked to send a CV with salary expectations, along with a copy of their ID and driver’s licence. The listing states that applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the role, pay and working arrangements with the advertiser before accepting any offer. No salary is stated in the original advert, apart from the request for salary expectations in the application, so always confirm the latest information on the original Gumtree listing before applying.

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