Operations Manager Jobs in Primrose

An experienced Senior Manager is wanted in Primrose to provide strategic and operational leadership for a business unit in the Energy, Gas, Fuel and Chemicals sector. Placed by Stratogo, this full-time, permanent senior role suits a transport operations leader who can turn strategic business plans into measurable outcomes, drive profitability and growth, and manage major customer relationships.

About the company and the work

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company that sources and places top talent across various industries. Its client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead a business unit in the Energy, Gas, Fuel and Chemicals space, translating strategic plans into results, driving profitability and growth, and identifying new business opportunities. The role sits in the Logistics department, is based in Gauteng, and carries overall leadership across operations, financial performance, SHEQ, risk and compliance, and talent.

Role details and duties

• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans to achieve business objectives, including profitability and growth.
• Drive business development and customer relationship management within the Energy, Gas, Fuel and Chemicals sector.
• Provide overall leadership across operations, financial performance, SHEQ, risk and compliance, and talent functions.
• Translate strategic business plans into measurable outcomes and identify new business opportunities.
• Manage key customer relationships and present and negotiate at Senior Management and Board level.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Transport, Logistics Management, or a related field.
• A relevant Business Management qualification will be advantageous.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a senior management role within a transport operational environment.
• Proven experience within trucking and transport operations.
• Experience in General Freight, Chemical and/or Hazardous Cargo.
• Cross-border transport operations experience.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L accountability.
• Proven track record in strategic customer relationship management.
• Experience presenting and negotiating at Senior Management and Board level.
• Extensive knowledge of the Energy, Chemicals, Freight and/or Abnormal Transport industries.
• Sound understanding of transport-related legislation, labour legislation, and Bargaining Council agreements.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations, hazardous cargo, and cross-border transport requirements.
• Experience managing Operations, HR, Finance, SHEQ, Risk and Governance functions.
• A valid Driver’s Licence and a valid Passport.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced spreadsheet modelling.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, plus strong analytical, commercial, financial, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is advertised on CareerJunction by Stratogo, posted on 28 October 2026, and the listing was marked as expiring on the day it was checked — so act quickly and check the original advert for its current status before applying. The salary is undisclosed and the role is a permanent senior position in Primrose. Use the Apply button on this page, which links to the original CareerJunction advert, and apply only through that official listing. Stratogo states there are no costs associated with securing employment through it, so be cautious of anyone asking for payment to process an application.

Practical tips

• Lead with your senior transport operations record, especially trucking, general freight, chemical and hazardous cargo, and cross-border work.
• Show P&L accountability and examples of strategic plans you turned into measurable profitability and growth.
• Highlight your Board-level presentation and negotiation experience and your strategic customer relationships.
• Make your Matric, transport or logistics degree, driver’s licence and passport easy to find, since all are stated requirements.

How the process works

Applications go through the original CareerJunction listing via Stratogo. The recruiter reviews applications against the stated requirements — particularly the degree and the eight years of senior transport management experience — and suitable candidates are taken forward into the client’s selection process. The advert notes that if you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, you should consider it unsuccessful.

Important information

This post is for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. Details such as the undisclosed salary, the permanent senior status and the Primrose location are taken from the original listing as shown, and readers should check the original advert for complete wording and current status before applying — especially as the listing was marked as expiring on the day it was checked. The final decision rests with Stratogo and its client.

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