Operations Manager - Non-Profit

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for a prominent non-profit focused on empowering rural communities. The role covers Upington and surrounding areas, with responsibilities for overseeing daily operations, budgets, and staff leadership.

You will drive policy implementation, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with program managers to deliver impactful community initiatives in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial management and budgeting capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management and office productivity software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including program logistics, facility management, and administrative functions.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Supervise and provide leadership to administrative and program support staff.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers to support the successful execution of initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Budgeting

Project management

Office productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Budgeting software

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment in rural communities, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee its activities in Upington and surrounding areas. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of programs, managing resources, and supporting the overall strategic goals of the organization. You will be responsible for streamlining operational processes, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven individual with strong leadership and organizational skills to make a significant impact on community development in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including program logistics, facility management, and administrative functions.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Supervise and provide leadership to administrative and program support staff.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers to support the successful execution of initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial management and budgeting capabilities.
• Proficiency in project management and office productivity software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic role contributing to significant community economic growth.
• Opportunity to lead operational excellence in the heart of the Northern Cape .