Office & Operations Manager - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Aurora Energy Research; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Savings

Parental support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research is seeking an Office Manager to oversee the smooth operation of our Cape Town office. You will support core business infrastructure, coordinate space planning, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements while liaising with senior management locally.

The role demands proactive planning, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid or on-site arrangements will be discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in an international company in an operational role, ideally in a professional services industry.
• Experience across multiple operational disciplines, ideally in project management, finance, consulting, start-ups, or other relevant industry track.
• Attention to detail, excellent coordination, time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to draft correspondence and to produce well-presented reports, guidance, and instructions.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Adept at managing a varied workload with the ability to multi-task and re-prioritise in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook (diary management), MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for all office-related queries
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the office to ensure a smooth and efficient working environment
• Manage all aspects of the office’s space/infrastructure planning (including moves & desk layouts)
• Ensure compliance with local health & safety regulations and company policies
• Represent Core in the local office, supporting central processes and triaging queries
• Identify and fulfil office supply & equipment needs, managing supplier relationships
• Manage and report on budget for local office activities and purchasing
• Provide administrative support to the local office, senior management and wider BIO team
• Define and maintain local office policies in line with company procedures

Skills

Office administration

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Planning

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

General office coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Aurora Energy Research is seeking an Office Manager to oversee the smooth operation of our Cape Town office. You will support core business infrastructure, coordinate space planning, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements while liaising with senior management locally.

The role demands proactive planning, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid or on-site arrangements will be discussed during interviews.