Senior Operations Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Health & wellness benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Operations Lead to drive operational excellence, optimize processes, and lead large-scale initiatives across the organization. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration in Sandton with strategic remote work, offering flexibility for a results-driven leader.

You will mentor staff, partner with management, product, and engineering, and monitor key metrics to report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a similar leadership role.
• Proven experience in project management and process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership capabilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key operational projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Analyze existing operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement new operational strategies and best practices to support business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, product, and engineering, to align operational efforts.
• Mentor and guide junior operations staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Monitor operational performance, track key metrics, and provide regular reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Operations Lead to join their team in Sandton . This role is instrumental in driving operational efficiency, optimizing processes, and leading key initiatives across the organization. You will work closely with various departments to ensure seamless operations and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to blend remote strategic work with essential on-site collaboration, providing a flexible yet impactful role for a motivated leader focused on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key operational projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Analyze existing operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction.
• Develop and implement new operational strategies and best practices to support business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, product, and engineering, to align operational efforts.
• Mentor and guide junior operations staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Monitor operational performance, track key metrics, and provide regular reports to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a similar leadership role.
• Proven experience in project management and process optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership capabilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.