Remote Operations Executive | Scale & Optimize

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Top-tier health insurance

Retirement plans

Stock options or equity

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Operations to lead a fully remote operational strategy impacting the Randburg area. This executive role requires a leader with a proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex operational frameworks that drive efficiency, scalability, and profitability.

You will set strategic direction, optimize processes, and manage a remote, high-performing team across locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Operations Management, with senior leadership roles.
• Proven success in managing large-scale operations in remote settings.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Expertise in lean methodologies, process optimization, and performance management.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive operational strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and service delivery.
• Lead a remote, geographically dispersed workforce and foster high performance.
• Manage budgets, drive cost-saving initiatives, and optimize resources.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track success and identify improvements.
• Drive innovation in processes and technology adoption.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team management

Lean methodologies

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Director of Operations to lead a fully remote operational strategy impacting the Randburg area. This executive role requires a leader with a proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex operational frameworks that drive efficiency, scalability, and profitability.

You will set strategic direction, optimize processes, and manage a remote, high-performing team across locations.