Are you prepared to lead large-scale capital projects that propel a manufacturing enterprise to new heights? A senior leadership opportunity awaits in a prominent FMCG manufacturing environment where strategic oversight of critical infrastructure and technology initiatives defines success. An established organization with a focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence seeks a seasoned Operations Capex Manager to own and drive their long-term capital expenditure roadmap, ensuring alignment with ambitious production and business targets. Salary: R2,000,000 - R2,300,000 per annum (Cost to Company).

This role offers the chance to shape the future of manufacturing facilities through the development and management of multi-year capital project plans. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership to prioritize and sequence initiatives such as high-speed bottling line installations, plant automation, digital transformation, facility expansions, and utilities upgrades. Your expertise will be vital in defining project scopes, budgets, and success criteria, while leading the execution of complex projects ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets using structured project management methodologies.

Leading cross-departmental coordination is essential. You will partner with engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, HR, and IT teams to deliver integrated outcomes. Developing and coaching a Programme Manager to oversee sub-projects and continuous improvement initiatives will be part of your remit, alongside proactively managing technical, financial, safety, and regulatory risks. Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and beverage manufacturing laws is paramount.

Our client values a leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale projects within manufacturing or industrial sectors, supported by a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering. Certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 and a minimum of 8 years’ project management experience are essential. Financial literacy and the ability to implement effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement strategies will distinguish the ideal candidate.

The successful applicant will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement through project audits, post-mortems, and change management, ensuring smooth operational transitions. Your leadership will directly impact key performance indicators such as production throughput, equipment efficiency, waste reduction, and ROI, all while maintaining rigorous SHEQ standards.

Ready to take on a strategic leadership role that offers both scope and impact? We invite experienced project management professionals with a vision for operational excellence to apply now and contribute to a future of sustained growth and innovation.