Remote COO - Lead Operations, Growth & Equity

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive health insurance

Equity options

Home office allowance

Performance bonus

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a strategic Chief Operating Officer to lead our executive team in a fully remote capacity. You will drive operational excellence, align strategies with long-term goals, and manage budgets, resources, and P&L across departments.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of senior leadership in operations, an MBA, strong data-driven decision making, and proven success guiding remote teams. This role offers executive compensation and equity options.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in operations management or equivalent roles.
• MBA preferred; Master’s degree in Business or Operations-related field.
• Strong strategic planning and financial management with P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven decision making with the ability to implement scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and uphold efficiency, productivity, and quality across the organization.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with long-term goals.
• Manage budgets, resources, and P&L for all operational units.
• Lead and mentor remote teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs and increase effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Remote team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Operational excellence

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

MBA

Master's degree

Tools

ERP software

Collaboration tools

Financial planning software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a strategic Chief Operating Officer to lead our executive team in a fully remote capacity. You will drive operational excellence, align strategies with long-term goals, and manage budgets, resources, and P&L across departments.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of senior leadership in operations, an MBA, strong data-driven decision making, and proven success guiding remote teams. This role offers executive compensation and equity options.