Operations Manager

People Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic operations firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee logistics and client service. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in training or corporate learning, along with strong leadership skills. This hands-on role offers the chance to shape a growing team and promote wellness. The salary range is R25,000 - R45,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in managing training, corporate learning, facilitation, or wellness.
• A warm “people person” who also brings structure and resilience.
• Someone who thrives in a small-team, hands-on environment.
• Passion for team development, wellness, and sustainable growth.
• Excellent PC skills including experience using CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations including logistics, scheduling, event delivery, and exceptional client service.
• Rebuild structure and processes while supporting growth.
• Lead and mentor a small team, creating accountability and alignment.
• Drive business development through training, facilitation, and client relationships.

Skills

Wellness

Learning Development

Event Coordination

Training Activities

Analysis Skills

Leadership Experience

Management Background

Microsoft Outlook

Supervising Experience

Tools

CRM systems such as PipeDrive

Job description

We need an Operations Manager who’s hands-on, practical, and ready to help us piece things back together. No fluff. Just real work, real impact.

This is not a glossy corporate role. It’s a chance to rebuild foundations, grow with a small team, and make a real impact. If you have a training background and the ability to bring both structure and heart, we would like to talk to you.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee operations including logistics, scheduling, event delivery, and exceptional client service.
• Rebuild structure and processes while supporting growth.
• Lead and mentor a small team, creating accountability and alignment.
• Drive business development through training, facilitation, and client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in managing training, corporate learning, facilitation, or wellness.
• A warm “people person” who also brings structure and resilience.
• Someone who thrives in a small-team, hands-on environment.
• Passion for team development, wellness, and sustainable growth.
• Excellent PC skills including experience using CRM systems such as PipeDrive.

Why Join Us?

Our Client is an established brand with 18 years of credibility in the marketplace.

You’ll have the opportunity to rebuild and shape the next chapter of a business with strong foundations.

A meaningful, career-defining role for someone who enjoys making order out of chaos and building something that lasts.

Key Skills

• Wellness
• Learning Development
• Event Coordination
• Training Activities
• Analysis Skills
• Leadership Experience
• Management Background
• Microsoft Outlook
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Department / Functional Area: General Operations

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Salary: 25000 - 45000