Operations Executive

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks an Operations Executive to provide strategic leadership across a large student accommodation portfolio, overseeing ~12,000 beds and multi-site operations. The role drives operational excellence, improves the student living experience, and leads high-performing property management teams.

The ideal candidate brings senior management experience, strong strategic and financial capabilities, and a track record in change management and stakeholder relations within a portfolio

Qualifications

• 5 years in senior management roles.
• Experience in large-scale student accommodation or property management is preferred.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a large student accommodation portfolio (~12,000 beds).
• Drive operational excellence across multiple sites and ensure high performance of property management teams.
• Enhance student experience and oversee budgeting, finance, and change initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Financial management

Change management

Communication

Legal experience

Portfolio management

Job description

Operations Executive – Student Accommodation Portfolio

Reporting to: COO / CEO

This is a senior position - we require 5 years in senior management roles

Lead Operations at Scale

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Executive to provide strategic leadership across a large student accommodation portfolio comprising approximately 12,000 beds. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior operations leader to drive operational excellence, enhance the student experience, and lead high-performing property management teams across multiple sites.

We are looking for a strategic leader who combines:

• Strong operational and commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
• Financial management and budget control expertise
• Change management and continuous improvement experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Legal experience
• Knowledge of managing a business / portfolio

If you are a commercially minded operations leader with a passion for property management, customer experience, and building high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you. Join an organisation committed to delivering an exceptional student living experience while driving operational excellence at scale.