Operations Manager

SideKwest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Fully Remote options

Learning and professional growth

Team building and culture events

Job summary

SideKwest in Cape Town is seeking an organised, people-first generalist to manage hiring pipelines, coordinate team events, and oversee project scheduling. This hands-on role offers ownership across the business from day one.

Ideal candidates will have experience in operations or project coordination, demonstrating strong communication skills and a passion for team culture. The position supports hybrid or fully remote working options and emphasizes learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or project coordination.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Care about team culture and hire well.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve hiring pipelines for technical roles.
• Coordinate team events and culture initiatives.
• Manage project scheduling and resource allocation.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong written communication

People-oriented

Self-directed

Tools

Notion

Jira

Job description

We are looking for an organised, people-first generalist to keep the team running and growing. You’ll own hiring pipelines, coordinate team events and culture, manage project scheduling and delivery planning, and drive outbound outreach to prospective clients. This is a hands‑on role in a small team - you’ll have real ownership across the business from day one.

Tasks

• Own and improve hiring pipelines and processes for technical and operational roles
• Coordinate team events, culture initiatives, and onboarding to foster belonging and productivity
• Manage project scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery planning
• Drive outbound outreach to prospective clients and support business development
• Handle operational tasks including client coordination and general administration
• Support leadership with strategic planning and process improvements

Requirements

• Experience in operations, project coordination, or a similar generalist role
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written communication skills – you’ll be writing outreach and coordinating with clients
• People-oriented – you care about team culture and hiring well
• Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity in a startup environment
• Familiarity with project management tools (Notion, Jira, or similar)

Benefits

• Hybrid / Fully Remote options
• Learning and professional growth
• Real ownership in a growing consultancy
• Team building and supportive culture events