Remote Eco-Tourism Operations Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary with project-based

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for eco-tourism ventures across South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with local partners and suppliers from a distributed team.

You will lead SOP development, budget monitoring, and remote collaboration, ensuring smooth execution and measurable impact on projects in a flexible, remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in operations management, logistics or project management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational activities across multiple eco-tourism sites and projects.
• Develop, implement, and refine SOPs for efficiency and consistency.
• Manage relationships with local suppliers, service providers, and community partners.
• Monitor budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability best practices.
• Coordinate logistics for guest experiences, ensuring seamless delivery and high satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Budget management

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Environmental Science

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for eco-tourism ventures across South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and guest satisfaction while coordinating with local partners and suppliers from a distributed team.

You will lead SOP development, budget monitoring, and remote collaboration, ensuring smooth execution and measurable impact on projects in a flexible, remote environment.