South Africa Market Expansion & Operations Lead

Black Pen Recruitment; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Expansion & Operations Manager to establish their presence in South Africa. The role requires strategic market entry, regulatory compliance, and operational management. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in operations, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. This is a foundational position aimed at driving growth and efficiency within the local market, based in Cape Town with initial remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operations management or business expansion.
• Deep understanding of the South African business environment.
• Proven experience navigating South African regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to develop a go-to-market strategy.
• Build and nurture local partnerships to support operations.
• Lead the legal establishment of the company in South Africa.
• Oversee office setup and initial launch process.
• Manage day-to-day operations for efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Operations management

Business development

Market analysis

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Commerce/Economics

MBA or relevant postgraduate degree

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Expansion & Operations Manager to establish their presence in South Africa. The role requires strategic market entry, regulatory compliance, and operational management. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in operations, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills. This is a foundational position aimed at driving growth and efficiency within the local market, based in Cape Town with initial remote flexibility.