Operations Lead - Business Development

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Home office setup allowance

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an proactive Operations Lead to support Business Development in Randburg. You will translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans, oversee their execution, and drive operational efficiency to enable growth.

The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with analytical prowess and excellent communication, capable of coordinating cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management or project management, with a focus on business development support.
• Proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and execution of new business development initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for business development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new business ventures.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze operational data to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing business development strategies.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products, services, or market entries.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and strategically minded Operations Lead to support their Business Development initiatives in the Randburg area. This role will focus on operationalizing new business strategies, managing project implementations, and ensuring that business development efforts are supported by robust operational frameworks. You will work closely with the business development team to translate strategic goals into actionable operational plans and oversee their execution. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager with excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of how operational efficiency drives business growth. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both from the office and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and execution of new business development initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for business development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new business ventures.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze operational data to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing business development strategies.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products, services, or market entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in operations management or project management, with a focus on business development support.
• Proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Allowance for home office setup.