Impactful Operations Manager: Drive Efficiency & Compliance

Sandi Crowther; Durban; On-site; ZAR 508,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandi Crowther invites an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established Christian-based non-profit in La Lucia, Durban. You will oversee day-to-day operations, financial processes, budgeting and reporting, and help implement organisational strategies under the CEO.

This hands-on role requires strong business sense, governance awareness, and the ability to build a structured, efficient workplace aligned with the organisation's values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Operations or related discipline.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, controls and reporting.
• Experience managing multiple operational functions and processes.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk management.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and administrative functions.
• Manage financial processes, budgets, expenditure and reporting.
• Support CEO with operational planning and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee governance, compliance and risk management.
• Manage facilities, property matters and external service providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Oversee IT systems and administrative resources.
• Coordinate regulatory matters with external professionals.
• Support marketing, communications and other initiatives.
• Build positive working relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Reporting

Governance

Education

Business/Finance/Operations degree

Job description

Sandi Crowther invites an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established Christian-based non-profit in La Lucia, Durban. You will oversee day-to-day operations, financial processes, budgeting and reporting, and help implement organisational strategies under the CEO.

This hands-on role requires strong business sense, governance awareness, and the ability to build a structured, efficient workplace aligned with the organisation's values.