Operations Lead

ExecutivePlacements.com; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on ocean health is seeking an Operations Lead in Cape Town for a 12-month contract. This role involves leading the Venture Development, Coastal Community Development, and Marketing and Communications teams. Candidates need postgraduate qualifications and at least five years of experience in program management within consulting firms. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary based on market rates.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Market-related salary

Opportunity to engage with industry leaders

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience managing programs in entrepreneurship support or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Marketing and Communications in an NPO environment.
• Knowledge of the African Blue Economy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver objectives for the organization.
• Establish systems and processes for operational efficiency.
• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess and recommend improvements for internal systems.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Marketing

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering, Business, or similar

Job description

Overview

Intrinsic Consulting Services is seeking an Operations Lead for OceanHub Africa (OHA), a Cape Town-based NPO focused on ocean-health, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. The role is a 12-month contract to lead the Venture Development, Coastal Community Development, and Marketing and Communications teams to deliver the organisation's strategic goals and establish strong operational systems and processes.

Position Information

OceanHub Africa (OHA) is the continent’s leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront, we support, connect, and invest in African ventures and ecosystem actors working at the intersection of ocean health, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. Through venture support programs, knowledge partnerships, and convening platforms such as the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit, we build bridges between innovation and inclusion, science and entrepreneurship, grassroots communities and global capital. We are committed to shaping a just, regenerative, and blue economy, from coastal villages to regional venture ecosystems.

You will be required to lead a multi-disciplinary team to create high performing operational delivery in an innovative entrepreneurial environment to realise OHA strategy. Continuously assessing internal systems and workflows, recommending and implementing improvements for enhanced organizational efficiency and productivity is a key element of the role, as is the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies and instilling a culture of learning that leads to enhanced decision making.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa • Contract: 12 months

Salary: 60,000 Monthly

Responsibilities

• Lead the Venture Development, Coastal Community Development and Marketing and Communications teams to deliver OHA objectives.
• Develop and establish systems, processes and procedures to create a strong operational base for delivery.
• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high performing operation delivery in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Assess internal systems and workflows; recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and productivity.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies; foster a culture of learning to enhance decision making.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering, Business or similar.
• At least five years of experience managing programs in entrepreneurship support organisations or people-based consulting organisations with a track record of delivering impact-driven projects.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach, with strong project management and organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Marketing, Communications, MEL and Reporting in an NPO environment.
• Knowledge of the African Blue Economy is advantageous.

Benefits & Additional Details

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a market-related salary. Opportunity to work with a dynamic, purpose-driven team and to engage with industry players and thought leaders globally.