Blockchain Operations Lead — Hybrid, Secure Crypto Ops

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Operations Manager for a growing cryptocurrency exchange in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role oversees blockchain operations, node health, transaction processing, and security of digital assets.

Lead incident response, coordinate with dev and security teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff. The role offers a hybrid schedule with the Nelspruit office and career growth in a fast-paced crypto environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in operations management or IT infrastructure.
• 1–2 years focused on blockchain or cryptocurrency operations.
• Strong understanding of blockchain networks and consensus mechanisms.
• Experience with node management, network monitoring, and incident response procedures.
• Familiarity with digital asset security practices and custody solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the operational health of the company's blockchain nodes and network infrastructure.
• Oversee the secure execution of cryptocurrency transactions and deposits/withdrawals.
• Monitor network performance and implement timely solutions.
• Develop and enforce operational procedures for blockchain asset management.
• Lead the incident response team for operational disruptions or security events.
• Coordinate with development and security teams for upgrades and new features.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for digital asset operations.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships related to blockchain services.
• Train and mentor junior operations staff.
• Generate operational reports and provide insights to senior management.

Skills

Blockchain knowledge

Node management

Network monitoring

Incident response

Leadership

Regulatory awareness

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Blockchain Operations Manager for a growing cryptocurrency exchange in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role oversees blockchain operations, node health, transaction processing, and security of digital assets.

Lead incident response, coordinate with dev and security teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff. The role offers a hybrid schedule with the Nelspruit office and career growth in a fast-paced crypto environment.