CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO)
Closes: 30 Jul 2026
Job Description
Role Purpose
The Chief Operations Officer will provide strategic leadership of Meatco’s integrated operational value chain ,encompassing livestock procurement, production and operational excellence. The role is responsible for improving operational performance, enhancing productivity, strengthening producer partnerships and ensuring sustainable business growth.
Job Requirement
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience, including at least five (5) years at executive or senior management level.
- Experience within manufacturing, agribusiness or export industries will be an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
Successful candidates should demonstrate:- Strategic leadership and commercial acumen.
- Integrity and ethical leadership.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Results orientation and accountability.
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
- Ability to lead organisational transformation.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Applications:
Interested candidates should submit:- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- A motivation letter.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Certified copy of a valid identity document.
- Details of three (3) contactable professional referees.
Key Deliverables/Key Perfomance Areas
Key Deliverables
- Improve operational efficiency and plant utilisation.
- Optimise livestock procurement and strengthen producer relationships.
- Drive production performance, cost optimisation and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and SHEQ standards.
- Lead operational transformation aligned to Meatco’s Strategic Plan.
Closing Date :30 July 2026