Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operations, contracting or a related field, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Experience leading and managing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of drone operations, surveying, agricultural operations or GIS is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of operational planning, scheduling and productivity management.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and preparing operational reports.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing equipment, maintenance schedules and spare parts.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple locations and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of drone pilots and ground staff.
• Coordinate daily drone spraying, security and survey operations.
• Plan flight routes, transport schedules and shift patterns to maximise productivity.
• Monitor workloads and ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Coordinate the processing and analysis of drone survey data.
• Produce field maps, productivity reports and land-forming designs.
• Analyse multispectral imagery, including NDVI and RGB data.
• Develop and support GIS solutions for operational and client requirements.
• Monitor drone fleet operations, maintenance and service records.
• Conduct regular stock checks and manage drone parts and spares.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare operational reports for management.
• Manage pilot overtime and review operational staffing requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for drone operations.
• Ensure all employees have the required equipment, tools and PPE.
• Coordinate ground operations to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and promote safe working practices.
• Ensure all operational incidents are reported and managed appropriately.

Key Skills

• Drone operations and fleet supervision.
• Team leadership and people management.
• Operational planning and coordination.
• Flight and route scheduling.
• GIS and mapping.
• Drone data processing and analysis.
• NDVI and multispectral imagery analysis.
• Land-forming and survey design.
• Productivity and KPI management.
• Health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Equipment and maintenance coordination.
• Stock and spare parts management.
• Report writing and data analysis.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Aviation, GIS, Surveying, Agriculture or a related field.
• Relevant drone pilot or remote pilot certification is beneficial.
• GIS, mapping or geospatial technology certification is advantageous.
• Health and safety training or certification is beneficial.
• Additional qualifications in project or operations management are advantageous.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://www.recruitmentmattersafrica.com/careers/?job_id=z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c83quHUL9LC0H3XgP5a-9eI=