Chief Operating Officer - Growth, Strategy & Scale

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a senior finance leader to partner with the founders to execute the company’s growth strategy and long-term vision. You will convert strategic partnerships into revenue streams and build scalable operating models and performance frameworks.

You will establish reporting systems, drive cash flow management, forecasting and budgeting, and support investor relations while leading cross-functional teams across markets and channels.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational strategy, business performance, and growth execution.
• Ability to engage confidently with investors, boards, and executive-level stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the founders to execute the company's growth strategy and long-term vision
• Convert strategic partnerships into sustainable revenue streams and commercial opportunities
• Develop and implement scalable operating models, processes, and performance frameworks
• Establish meaningful reporting systems and dashboards to monitor business performance
• Drive financial performance through cash flow management, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning
• Oversee investor reporting and support stakeholder engagement initiatives
• Lead and execute growth initiatives across multiple markets and channels
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and scalability
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across the organisation
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to ensure strategic objectives are achieved
• Support business expansion through effective planning, execution, and performance management

Skills

Operational strategy

Investor relations

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

CA(SA) OR CIMA

Job description

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a senior finance leader to partner with the founders to execute the company’s growth strategy and long-term vision. You will convert strategic partnerships into revenue streams and build scalable operating models and performance frameworks.

You will establish reporting systems, drive cash flow management, forecasting and budgeting, and support investor relations while leading cross-functional teams across markets and channels.