Operations Manager (LATAM, South Africa - Remote)

Adaptive Teams; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role — work from anywhere

Direct collaboration with the founder

Opportunity to help scale a fast‑g r

High-autonomy with ownership

Clear growth path tied to performance

Fast-moving entrepreneurial culture

Leadership growth potential

Job summary

Adaptive Teams is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy operator to build scalable systems, manage workflows, and scale the business alongside the founder. You’ll act as the operational backbone and right hand, bringing structure, accountability, and momentum to daily operations in a fast-growing online real estate education business.

This fully remote role requires leading remote teams, turning ideas into actionable plans, tracking KPIs, and implementing tools to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operations, project management, or business management.
• Exceptional organizational and execution skills.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly proactive with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts without losing focus.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems quickly.
• Experience managing remote teams and workflows.
• Process-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience in online education, coaching, or real estate is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with CRMs, project management platforms, and automations is a bonus.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a growing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, document, and optimize scalable operational systems.
• Turn ideas and strategy into actionable execution plans.
• Keep projects, deadlines, and team priorities organized and on track.
• Manage workflow coordination across the remote team.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact within the business.
• Create accountability systems and ensure follow-through across departments.
• Perform quality assurance across operations and client experience.
• Track KPIs, operational metrics, and business performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Support scaling initiatives across sales, operations, and client delivery.
• Implement tools, automations, and tech solutions to improve efficiency.
• Help the founder stay focused on growth by owning day-to-day operations.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Business management

English proficiency

Remote team leadership

Process improvement

Tech-savvy

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM software

Project management platforms

Automation tools

Job description

We’re looking for a highly organized, tech-savvy operator who can build systems, manage workflows, keep the team aligned, and help scale the business alongside the founder. You’ll act as the operational backbone of the company and the founder’s right hand — bringing structure, accountability, and momentum to daily operations.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love creating order from chaos, and know how to make things happen without constant direction, this role was built for you.

About the Company: YOU’re the person who turns vision into execution.This is not an assistant role — it’s a high-impact operational leadership position inside a growing online real estate education business.

Location:LATAM, South Africa - Fully Remote

Your Mission: Day to Day Responsibilities

• Build, document, and optimize scalable operational systems

• Turn ideas and strategy into actionable execution plans

• Keep projects, deadlines, and team priorities organized and on track

• Manage workflow coordination across the remote team

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact within the business

• Create accountability systems and ensure follow-through across departments

• Perform quality assurance across operations and client experience

• Track KPIs, operational metrics, and business performance

• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements

• Support scaling initiatives across sales, operations, and client delivery

• Implement tools, automations, and tech solutions to improve efficiency

• Help the founder stay focused on growth by owning day-to-day operations

Your Toolbox: Skills to be Successful

• Strong experience in operations, project management, or business management

• Exceptional organizational and execution skills

• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal)

• Highly proactive with strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple moving parts without losing focus

• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems quickly

• Experience managing remote teams and workflows

• Process-driven mindset with strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and take ownership

• Experience in online education, coaching, or real estate is a strong plus

• Familiarity with CRMs, project management platforms, and automations is a bonus

• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a growing business environment

Your Perks: What's in it for you

• Fully remote role — work from anywhere in LATAM

• Direct collaboration with the founder as a strategic right hand

• Opportunity to help scale a fast-growing online business

• High-autonomy role with real ownership and impact

• Clear growth path tied to business performance and revenue milestones

• Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter

• Long-term opportunity with leadership growth potential

Why Adaptive Teams?

At Adaptive Teams, we don’t just fill positions – we create pathways to success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’re here to help you grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you’re looking for exciting opportunities and, a team that’s as passionate as you are, this is the place to be.