Remote Operations Leader: Strategy & Scale

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health & retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Director to lead and transform our remote-first operations landscape. This executive role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, optimizing complex processes, and ensuring efficiency and scalability across a distributed organization.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in high-level operations management, a master’s in a related field, and a proven track record in remote leadership, change management, and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business/operations or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in operations management.
• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and strategic programs.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and change-management skills.
• Exceptional communication and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for all operational functions aligned with vision.
• Lead and develop a global, remote operations team.
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and systems.
• Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across units.
• Manage enterprise budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation.
• Analyze data to identify risks and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Financial acumen

Change management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Director to lead and transform our remote-first operations landscape. This executive role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, optimizing complex processes, and ensuring efficiency and scalability across a distributed organization.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in high-level operations management, a master’s in a related field, and a proven track record in remote leadership, change management, and strategic execution.