Remote-First COO: Scale Operations & Build HighImpact Teams

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Remote work autonomy

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Operations Officer to scale operations for a fast-paced tech startup in a remote-first environment. You will optimize processes, build scalable infrastructure, and lead cross-functional, distributed teams to enable rapid expansion.

A strong track record in high-growth tech ops and strategic execution is essential. You will drive operational excellence, manage the budget, and implement modern tools and KPIs to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in operations management with 5–7 years in exec roles.
• Proven scale-up experience in high-growth tech startups.
• Experience with remote or hybrid operating models.
• Strong financial management and budgeting.
• Familiar with software development lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable operational strategy aligned to growth.
• Oversee tech infra, customer support, PM, and processes.
• Lead and mentor distributed teams.
• Implement frameworks for efficiency and quality.
• Manage budget, drive cost-efficiency.
• Adopt new technologies to boost ops.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with CEO/CTO on strategy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster innovation and remote culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Budgeting

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

MBA

Business degree

Tools

CRM systems

Cloud infrastructure

Agile methodologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Operations Officer to scale operations for a fast-paced tech startup in a remote-first environment. You will optimize processes, build scalable infrastructure, and lead cross-functional, distributed teams to enable rapid expansion.

A strong track record in high-growth tech ops and strategic execution is essential. You will drive operational excellence, manage the budget, and implement modern tools and KPIs to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction.