Max Group Holding Operations Executive Midrand

A client is hiring an experienced Group Operations Executive to oversee more than 20 retail branches in Midrand. This senior leadership opportunity is suitable for professionals with extensive retail or franchise operations experience, strong financial management skills, and a proven ability to improve business performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director to improve operational efficiency, increase profitability, manage risks, and support business growth.

Job Details

• Job Title: Group Operations Executive
• Location: Midrand, South Africa
• Industry: Retail and Franchise Operations
• Experience Required: Minimum 10 years in retail or franchise operations
• Senior Leadership Experience: At least 5 years in a senior multi-branch leadership role
• Salary: R700,000–R950,000 per year
• Benefits: Additional benefits are excluded from the advertised basic salary; specific benefits have not been disclosed.
• Application Method: Send a direct message (DM) to the recruiter.

Key Responsibilities

The Group Operations Executive will be responsible for managing large-scale retail operations and ensuring that branches meet business objectives.

1. Manage Multiple Retail Branches

Oversee more than 20 retail branches, ensuring consistent operational standards, efficient workflows, and achievement of business targets across locations.

2. Financial and Budget Management

Manage branch and group budgets, monitor profit and loss (P&L), and evaluate financial performance. The role requires identifying opportunities to control costs and improve profitability.

3. Leadership and Team Development

Lead and develop regional and branch management teams. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen management performance, improve accountability, and ensure teams work toward shared business goals.

4. Legal Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure that retail operations comply with applicable legal and business requirements. Responsibilities also include identifying operational risks and implementing measures to prevent fraud.

5. Business Improvement and Turnaround Strategies

Develop and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and business results. This may include addressing underperforming branches, improving operational processes, and implementing turnaround strategies.

6. Strategic Coordination

Work closely with the Managing Director to support business planning, operational decision-making, profitability, and long-term growth.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in retail or franchise operations.
• A minimum of 5 years in a senior multi-branch leadership position.
• Proven experience managing 20 or more stores, or operations of a similar scale.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgets, and P&L performance.
• Good understanding of legal compliance, operational risk, and fraud prevention.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively between branches.

Candidates with substantial experience leading large retail networks and improving financial performance may be particularly well suited to this position.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised basic salary is R700,000 to R950,000 per year, excluding benefits.

Salary Detail	Amount
Minimum annual basic salary	R700,000
Maximum annual basic salary	R950,000
Approximate monthly equivalent	R58,333–R79,167

The monthly figures are calculated by dividing the annual salary by 12, before tax and deductions. The advertisement does not specify the benefits package, bonus structure, or other compensation arrangements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a direct message (DM) to the recruiter who published the vacancy. The advertisement does not provide an email address or direct application link.

When contacting the recruiter, candidates should include:

• An updated CV.
• A summary of their retail or franchise operations experience.
• Details of the number of branches or stores they have managed.
• Evidence of senior leadership experience and financial performance improvements.
• Confirmation that they hold a valid driver’s licence and can travel as required.