Chief of Staff

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Cape Town
Remote
ZAR 400 000 - 500 000
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3 days ago
Job description

Chief of Staff (Remote – South Africa)

Salary: $2000 / month

Fulltime Remote

South Africa-based candidates only

Overview:

We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to work directly with a dynamic founder and leadership team at a growing company. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings entrepreneurial energy, and has the operational acumen to turn big ideas into scalable action. You’ll be the founder’s right hand—managing cross-functional projects, driving initiatives, and being highly client-facing when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Act as a strategic partner to the founder and leadership team
  2. Manage and scale internal projects across departments (Ops, Sales, Client Success, etc.)
  3. Streamline communication, reduce bottlenecks, and create clarity across initiatives
  4. Track progress and report outcomes for high-impact projects
  5. Support business development initiatives and represent the founder in client-facing conversations
  6. Build structure around ambiguity by developing systems and operational workflows

Must-Have Traits:

  1. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership
  2. Hustle and ambition – you don’t wait to be told what to do
  3. Client-facing confidence – able to represent leadership with poise
  4. Sharp communicator – Native-level English fluency required

Experience:

  1. Background in operations, project management, or executive support
  2. Proven ability to manage complex, fast-moving projects

Bonus: Sales experience or prior support to C-level executives

Key Skills:

Compliance Management, Customer Retention, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Extensive Knowledge, Account Management, Front Office, Telephone Calls, Needs Analysis, Cold Calls, Business Relationships, Customer Complaints, Sales Goals, Sales Process, New Clients

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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