Chief Operating Officer

H1 Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent renewable investment firm in South Africa is seeking a Chief of Operations (COO) to build high-performing teams and streamline operations. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in infrastructure or investment management and a strong background in governance and analytics. This role involves overseeing financial operations and driving digital transformation. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and clean infrastructure growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure, investment management or operations.
• Strong commercial judgment and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead operations engine across various departments.
• Design and implement systems and dashboards for business operations.
• Oversee financial operations including budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Leadership and team building

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Governance experience

Education

CA(SA), MBA, or equivalent

Job description

H1 Holdings is helping to shape Africa’s clean infrastructure future — and we’re looking for a Chief of Operations (COO) to build the systems, teams, and processes that take us there. If you’re a structured operator who thrives on turning strategy into execution and knows how to build high performing teams, this is your opportunity to help shapeH1 Holdings into one of South Africa’s leading renewable investment platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead H1 operations engine — spanning finance, IT, HR, and governance.
• Build a high performing team and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement systems, SOPs, and dashboards that keep the business running smoothly and oversee reporting to our funders and investors.
• Oversee financial operations with our finance team: budgeting, cash flow, and reporting with discipline and accuracy.
• Drive process efficiency, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making across the Group.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to translate strategic goals into measurable outcomes.
• Provide strong governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

• An energetic “A Player” with proven ability to bridge vision and execution.
• 10+ years’ experience in infrastructure, investment management or operations.
• Excellent communicator with high integrity and a track record of delivery.
• Strong commercial judgment, governance experience, and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams and scaling operational systems.

What Sets You Apart

• CA(SA), MBA, or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• Background in renewable energy, infrastructure, or investment management.
• Experience implementing group-wide systems or process improvements.
• Passion for sustainability and long-term institutional growth.

Applications should only be submitted via LinkedIn or sent to [e-mail]. No phone calls will be accepted, and no other H1 email addresses will process recruitment-related communication.