Operations Manager - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 17-11-2017 9:01:34 AM
12-01-2018 9:01:34 AM
Operations Manager - Upcoming Insurance Platform

Does helping to reinvent the trillion dollar insurance industry sound exciting? Are you looking to personally work and practically learn from a team of globally accomplished thought leaders? Are you a young, ambitious and high calibre individual?

The Company

We have digitised the process of insurance distribution, enabling consumers to easily purchase a unique selection of cover, at the point of sale and in so doing gain substantial distribution. Furthermore the administration and claims has been automated.

We officially launched in Q1 2017 and is lead by a team of globally accomplished founders and attracted substantial funding from leading VC’s and number of strategic angel investors to date.

Job Purpose

Oversees company operations, ensuring all projects are completed on-time and on-budget. Communicates with clients, third-party resources, and upper management teams for most effective project completion.

Responsibilities and Duties

Job Duties

Take responsibility and initiative in smooth running of all business operations.

Provide effective team and project management duties, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met.

Continuously reshape department best practices to provide highest client satisfaction.

Liaise with other departments, including finance and marketing, to ensure operations budgets and proper advertisements which meet department goals and attract clients.

Maintain strong relationships with any third-parties (vendors, financial institutions, suppliers) the department works with regularly to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of products and services.

Drive sales and business goals

Provide outstanding leadership to team members, including opportunities for coaching and development, to maximise work output and work quality.

Identify patterns and problem areas, and implement effective solutions to increase efficiency.

Report regularly to Managing Director with completed on-budget and on-time projects and project outcomes.

Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales and network with new clients.


Skills and Qualifications


Digital Startup experience Highly Advantageous

Bachelor's Degree,

Exceptional Leadership Skills,

Strong Organisational Skills,

Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication,

Strong Client Facing Skills,

Extensive Management Experience,

Team-Oriented,

Project Development,

Networking,

Decision Making,

Coaching,

Motivating,

Results-Oriented,

Sales.