Remote Administrative Operations Leader | Streamline & Scale

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Administrative Operations Manager to lead and optimize administrative functions across the organization. This fully remote role allows you to contribute from anywhere in South Africa while guiding a distributed team and shaping virtual office processes.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with company guidelines in a remote context.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in administrative management or operations management, with remote settings.
• Proven experience leading and managing remote teams.
• Strong understanding of administrative best practices and operational efficiency.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and financial oversight.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine administrative policies and procedures for remote operations.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of remote administrative staff.
• Oversee daily administrative operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for administrative needs.
• Develop and manage administrative budgets, tracking expenses and financial performance.
• Implement and maintain digital systems for record-keeping, document management, and information sharing.
• Coordinate cross-departmental administrative projects and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations in a remote context.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among remote team members.

Skills

Remote team management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Asana

Trello

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Administrative Operations Manager to lead and optimize administrative functions across the organization. This fully remote role allows you to contribute from anywhere in South Africa while guiding a distributed team and shaping virtual office processes.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure compliance with company guidelines in a remote context.