Remote Operations Manager for National Impact Non-Profit

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work benefits

National reach

Fully remote

Health & wellness

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Operations Manager for a national, entirely remote role supporting vulnerable populations across South Africa. You will oversee day-to-day logistics of remote programs, manage digital platforms, and develop policies to ensure high-quality service delivery for beneficiaries nationwide, with emphasis on Port Elizabeth region and beyond.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in business/ops, at least five years in ops management (non-profit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a non-profit or remote-first environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and process optimization.
• Proficiency with cloud-based productivity suites and collaboration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex logistics remotely.
• Experience working with diverse communities and understanding the challenges of remote service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational logistics of remote programs, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Manage and optimize digital platforms and tools used for program delivery and beneficiary engagement.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures for remote service provision.
• Coordinate with program staff, technology teams, and external partners to address operational challenges.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and organizational standards in a remote setting.
• Manage inventory and distribution of resources to remote beneficiaries when applicable.

Skills

Project management

Process optimization

Cloud-based tools

Remote logistics

Diversity & community delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

Cloud-based productivity suites

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Operations Manager for a national, entirely remote role supporting vulnerable populations across South Africa. You will oversee day-to-day logistics of remote programs, manage digital platforms, and develop policies to ensure high-quality service delivery for beneficiaries nationwide, with emphasis on Port Elizabeth region and beyond.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in business/ops, at least five years in ops management (non-profit