Operations Manager

All Hands And Hearts Smart Response, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on disaster recovery is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their operations team. You will manage logistics, budgeting, and volunteer coordination, ensuring effective support for projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree, experience in international response, and strong project management skills. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and operates primarily in a fast-paced, post-disaster environment.

Benefits

Monthly R&R breaks

Emergency medical coverage

Visa extension reimbursement

Travel compensation

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working in an international response context.
• 1+ years managing a team.
• 1+ years experience in project management, including budget tracking preferred.
• Valid driving license required.
• Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations team for effective logistical support.
• Support budgeting and financial management for programs.
• Oversee base operations, volunteer coordination, and engagement.
• Work closely with the Project Manager on field operation needs.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position PurposeA versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school.

The position is full-time and is responsible for managing the operations team to deliver efficient and effective logistical support to the project teams.Start date ASAPReporting RelationshipsReports to : Program DirectorRoles reporting to position : Finance Coordinator, Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Logistics CoordinatorApproximate number of reports 2-3Essential Functions Provides supportive leadership, management and overall organizational planning to general operations of the program.Supports the Program Director in managing an operations team to meet the specific needs of the program in an effective and efficient way.Responsible for base and volunteer operations and working closely with the Project Manager to comply with field operation needs.Responsible for managing the operations team to deliver an efficient and effective program (base operation, financial management, volunteer coordination and engagement, etc.), to support successful project outputs.Supports the Program Director in setting, tracking and adhering to the General Operations budget in alignment with programmatic budgets and overall financial capacity.Supports Program Director in forecasting, monitoring, and reporting project cash flow, bank transactions, and expense auditing.Works with the Logistics Coordinator to organize and manage transport and telecommunications for teams in the field as well as managing local vendors, suppliers and support staff.Supports the Program Director in the development, implementation, and review of the program's Health, Safety and Security protocols and ensures these are communicated amongst the team.Ensure humanitarian principles and standards are considered and adhered to in all aspects of the program.Supports Program Director in compiling fortnightly program updates to the management team.Performs other duties as required.

Position RequirementsEducation Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceRelated Experience 1+ years experience working for All Hands and Hearts or another international response context.

1+ years managing a team.

1+ years experience project management, including budget tracking preferred.Special Competencies / Certifications Valid driving license required.

Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas.

Good written and oral communication skills (in English) and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets and Microsoft Office.

Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately.

The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.Working Conditions and Physical Demands Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditionsFrequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on baseFrequently operates computerMust be able to remain in a stationary position Frequent travelLiving in communal environmentHigh stress situations in an immediate post-disaster environment with limited amenitiesCompensation & Benefits Typical starting salary is $1,-$1, USD / month, and up to $1, for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.Room & board Monthly R&R breaks with allowanceCoverage for emergency medical injury or illnessVisa extension reimbursementTravel to and from program locationDiversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities.

All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us.

We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose.

Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist.

Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day.

Everyone is welcome.

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.