Operations lead

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an exceptional Office Manager / Operations Lead to become the backbone of our business operations. This high-trust role owns administration, systems, documentation, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination with founders and external advisers.

You will maintain critical records, coordinate budgeting and finance administration, manage logistics and events, and implement efficient processes using modern productivity tools in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in operations, office management, executive support, project coordination, or business administration.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence engaging with senior executives and external advisers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of digital fluency and experience using modern productivity tools.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with outstanding follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, operational systems, documentation and project tracking.

Skills

Operations management

Executive support

Project coordination

Business administration

Stakeholder coordination

Digital productivity tools

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a fast-growing South African AI and digital health venture, is seeking an exceptional Office Manager / Operations Lead to become the backbone of their business operations. This high-trust role requires a proactive professional who can take ownership of administration, operational systems, documentation, project tracking, and stakeholder coordination. You will work closely with founders and external professional advisers to ensure the smooth running of the business, maintain critical corporate and operational records, coordinate budgeting and financial administration, manage logistics and events, and implement efficient operating processes using modern digital and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in operations, office management, executive support, project coordination, or business administration
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence engaging with senior executives and external advisers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of digital fluency and experience using modern productivity tools
• Proactive problem-solving approach with outstanding follow-through

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Operations, Management, Commerce, or a related field advantageous
• Proven operational management experience is essential.