Senior Operations & Governance Specialist

Afrique Connection Consultancy; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Operations Specialist to support the Executive Director and ensure the smooth running of the association's business, finance, governance and admin functions. The role serves as an operational partner, managing day-to-day activities while contributing to strategy, compliance and organisational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will oversee financial administration, board governance support, cross-functional coordination, process

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years experience in business operations, nonprofit administration, association management, governance support, finance, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, financial administration, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Experience supporting boards, committees, or volunteer-led governance structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly professional, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM/AMS platforms, project management tools, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration, including accounts payable, reconciliations, budgeting support, expense tracking, and coordination with external accounting and audit partners.
• Administer QuickBooks and maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide executive support to the Executive Director, including research, reporting, project coordination, and the management of confidential matters.
• Coordinate board and committee administration, including meeting minutes, governance records, elections, and compliance with organisational policies and bylaws.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, develop and maintain SOPs, and support business continuity planning.
• Monitor organisational priorities, assist with strategic projects, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain compliance documentation, reporting dashboards, operational metrics, and organisational records.
• Act as a liaison with external vendors, financial service providers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Business operations

Nonprofit administration

Governance support

Finance

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Discretion

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM/AMS platforms

Project management tools

Reporting systems

Job description

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Operations Specialist to support the Executive Director and ensure the smooth running of the association's business, finance, governance and admin functions. The role serves as an operational partner, managing day-to-day activities while contributing to strategy, compliance and organisational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will oversee financial administration, board governance support, cross-functional coordination, process