Our client, based in Cape Town, is an early stage investment fund run by entrepreneurs to fund start ups. Currently, they have a fantastic position available for an Operations Manager to join their start-up and fast-growing company. This position reports directly to the CEO and will be an integral part of a dynamic team that services technology-driven businesses

Job Purpose

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

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) that the company 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 CEO with completed on-budget and on-time projects and project outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to drive sales and network with new clients.
Minimum Requirement: Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ Years Relevant Management and Industry Experience
• 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.