Head of Operations & Strategy — FinTech (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 2 000 000 - 2 800 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Stock options

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Head of Business Operations to oversee and optimize all core business operations for a fintech startup experiencing rapid growth.

The role requires a master's degree and 8–12 years of progressive operations leadership, with strong expertise in process design (Lean/Six Sigma), budgeting, and data analytics. You will drive operational scalability, mentor a team, and ensure compliance across departments.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in a relevant field (MBA/Operations).
• 8–12 years in operations, with leadership in tech/fintech or financial services.
• Experience scaling operations for high-growth companies.
• Lean, Six Sigma process design/optimization expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute the overall business operations strategy aligned with objectives.
• Oversee and optimize core processes across departments (finance, HR, legal, IT).
• Lead and mentor a high-performance operations team.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and monitor KPIs.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategy

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Budgeting & P&L

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Master's degree in Business Administration/Operations

Ferramentas

ERP systems

BI tools

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Head of Business Operations to oversee and optimize all core business operations for a fintech startup experiencing rapid growth.

The role requires a master's degree and 8–12 years of progressive operations leadership, with strong expertise in process design (Lean/Six Sigma), budgeting, and data analytics. You will drive operational scalability, mentor a team, and ensure compliance across departments.