On‑Site Head of Operations — Cloud SaaS Growth & Strategy

Placements24

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,700,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus
Health, life, disability insurance
Stock options / equity
Relocation assistance
Professional development
Modern office facilities
Pension contributions
Company car or travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a visionary Head of Operations to lead the firm's operational strategy from our Centurion headquarters. This on-site role demands a strategic leader with deep experience in high-growth technology environments and a strong grasp of financial management.

You will oversee IT infrastructure, service delivery, customer support, and facilities, build budgets, KPIs, and vendor relations, and mentor a diverse operations team while driving scalable, compliant

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management.
  • 10–12 years in operations with ≥5 in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in technology/cloud or SaaS operations.

Responsibilities

  • Define and oversee the operational strategy aligned with growth plans.
  • Manage IT infrastructure, customer support, service delivery, and facility management.
  • Lead and mentor operational managers and staff.
  • Develop and manage operational budgets and ROI.
  • Establish KPIs and monitor performance.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and negotiations.
  • Drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards.
  • Collaborate with executives on strategic planning.
  • Champion innovation and technology adoption.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Budgeting
P&L management
Vendor management
Negotiation
Team leadership
Cybersecurity awareness
IT infrastructure
Strategic planning

Education

MBA or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a visionary Head of Operations to lead the firm's operational strategy from our Centurion headquarters. This on-site role demands a strategic leader with deep experience in high-growth technology environments and a strong grasp of financial management.

You will oversee IT infrastructure, service delivery, customer support, and facilities, build budgets, KPIs, and vendor relations, and mentor a diverse operations team while driving scalable, compliant

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