Operations Manager (SaaS/Tech) (CPT Onsite)

Datafin; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing German-based tech company seeks an Operations Manager to enhance day-to-day operations and optimize support workflows. This dynamic role entails driving process improvements, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced SaaS environment. If you have over 5 years of experience in operations and a proven ability to scale processes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in operational/customer-focused roles in SaaS/Tech.
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams.
• Financial literacy with KPI and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and optimize support flows.
• Monitor budgets and control operational costs.
• Lead cross-functional teams in onboarding and support functions.

Skills

Operations

Leadership

Process Improvement

Customer Satisfaction

Tools

Jira

Process Street

Zendesk

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

A fast-growing German-based Tech company in the SaaS & digital services space is looking for an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, optimize support flows, or lead teams across regions. This role offers a high-impact opportunity in a dynamic, international environment. You will drive process improvements, implement scalable workflows; define, track, and report on KPIs tied to customer satisfaction while monitoring budgets and controlling operational costs and contributing to customer retention and upsell opportunities through operational insights. Applicants will need 5+ years work experience in Operational or customer-focused roles, ideally within SaaS or Technology companies, the demonstrated ability to scale processes in a high-growth environment, financial literacy and experience working with KPIs, budgets, and performance metrics and proficiency with platforms such as Jira, Process Street, Zendesk, or similar.

DUTIES:

Operational Leadership & Process Excellence -

• Take ownership of operational activities and team performance in your assigned company or region.
• Drive process improvements, implement scalable workflows, and ensure efficiency across operations.
• Define, track, and report on KPIs tied to customer satisfaction, performance, and profitability.
• Support implementation projects and ensure seamless delivery of SaaS solutions.

Team Management & Development -

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams including onboarding, support, and success functions.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.

Customer Operations & Retention -

• Collaborate with Customer Success and Technical Support teams to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Monitor SLA compliance, resolve escalations, and continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Support Commercial teams by aligning operational capacity with sales growth and customer needs.
• Contribute to customer retention and upsell opportunities through operational insights.

Reporting & Performance Management -

• Work closely with finance and senior management to monitor budgets and control operational costs.
• Deliver structured weekly reports on key metrics, trends, and improvement plans.
• Use data to support business cases and drive strategic decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ Years’ experience in Operational or customer-focused roles, ideally within SaaS or Technology companies.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to scale processes in a high-growth environment.
• Financial literacy and experience working with KPIs, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Experience with platforms such as Jira, Process Street, Zendesk, or similar.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.
• Located in or willing to work from one of the key operational hubs (remote/hybrid possible).

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Operations
• Manager
• SaaS