Operations Coordinator

Derivco; Durban, Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Derivco in Durban or Pretoria seeks an organised Operations Coordinator to drive operational excellence. You will coordinate rollouts, manage schedules, and ensure governance to deliver critical initiatives.

The role requires 2–5 years in operations coordination or related roles and a qualification in Business Administration, IT, PM, or Operations Management, plus strong stakeholder management and communication.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in operations coordination or a related role.
• Qualification in Business Administration, IT, Project or Operations Management.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of change control, release management, and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational activities, schedules and workstreams across teams.
• Facilitate change and release management with governance adherence.
• Plan, schedule, track and execute operational rollouts and changes.
• Act as a central point between technical teams, stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and elevate issues when needed.
• Assist with capacity planning and workload coordination.
• Track and follow up on tasks, incidents, and problem management.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and governance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of processes and workflows.
• Contribute to risk mitigation and ensure governance is followed.

Skills

Operations coordination

Change management

Governance processes

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Risk identification

Capacity planning

Problem-solving

Education

Business Administration

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations Management

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Operations Coordinator who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about enabling operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating complex activities, managing competing priorities, and ensuring operational teams can deliver efficiently and effectively.

As an Operations Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting Infrastructure & Operations teams by coordinating operational rollouts, facilitating change activities, managing schedules, and ensuring governance processes are followed. You will work closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership to drive operational effectiveness and maintain the smooth execution of business-critical initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate operational activities, schedules, and workstreams across multiple Infrastructure & Operations teams.
• Facilitate change management and release management processes, ensuring adherence to governance and approval requirements.
• Support the planning, scheduling, tracking, and execution of operational rollouts and changes.
• Act as a central point of coordination between technical teams, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Monitor progress of operational activities, identify risks, and elevate issues where necessary.
• Assist with capacity planning and workload coordination to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Track, manage, and follow up on operational tasks, actions, incidents, and problem management activities.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, schedules, and governance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, workflows, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to risk mitigation activities by ensuring operational processes are followed consistently and effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-5 years of experience in operations coordination, project coordination, service delivery, change management, or a similar operational support role.
• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of change control, release management, and governance processes.
• Knowledge of issue tracking, problem management, and risk mitigation practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Experience working with operational reporting, workflow management, and process improvement initiatives.
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams while maintaining high standards of governance and delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic technology environment supporting critical operational and infrastructure services.
• Work closely with highly skilled technical teams across networking, security, cloud, and platform operations.
• Play a key role in ensuring the successful coordination of operational changes and service delivery activities.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale operational processes, governance frameworks, and change management practices.
• Contribute to initiatives that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Join a collaborative culture that values accountability, innovation, growth, and teamwork.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping teams deliver reliable, secure, and effective operational services.

If you’re a highly organized professional who thrives on coordination, enjoys working with multiple stakeholders, and is passionate about driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is based in either Durban or Pretoria.