Operations Manager

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Remote Recruitment in South Africa is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily business processes, streamline workflows, and drive operational performance in a fully remote role.

You will collaborate with department leads, design scalable SOPs, manage timelines and resources, and apply data-driven solutions. British English communication is essential, with a focus on remote work experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in an Operations Manager role or similar leadership position.
• Strong track record of process optimisation, project management and team oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in British English.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively within a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and refine daily business operations for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with department leads to set, track and achieve KPIs.
• Design and implement scalable SOPs and best practices.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional workflows.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions.

Skills

Proven experience

Process optimisation

Communication (British English)

Autonomous remote work

Operational software & PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

CRM systems

Project management tools

Job description

Operations Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily business processes, streamline workflows, and drive operational performance across their organisation. This is a full-time, fully remote role for a structured and proactive professional based in South Africa.

What you will do:

• Oversee and refine daily business operations to ensure maximum efficiency and quality standards.
• Collaborate with department leads to set, track, and achieve key performance metrics.
• Design and implement scalable operational policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional team workflows.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical, data-driven solutions.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager role or similar operational leadership position.
• Strong track record of process optimisation, project management, and team oversight.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in British English.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively within a remote team environment.
• Proficiency with modern operational software, CRM systems, and project management tools.

Nice to have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience working within a fast-paced digital or professional services environment.

What is on offer:

• Salary: R50 000 - R65 000 per month, commensurate with experience.
• Hours: Full-time, standard working hours.
• Location: 100% remote, based anywhere in South Africa.