Chief Operating Officer Remote South Africa

COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Board / Owner

About the Role
We re looking for a strategic systems-minded COO to help take our operations to the next level. This isn t a role for someone who needs a roadmap handed to them you re the one who builds it spots the detours before they come and makes the entire engine run smoother.

As COO you ll oversee and integrate our Operations Engineering and Finance functions while working directly with the owner to align with vision. You re not just managing processes you re building and refining them. You know how to drive revenue by improving
efficiency implementing smart systems and creating the kind of structure that helps a team
thrive without slowing them down.

Want to work with one of the most recognized operators in the space
Our owner is a multi-time founder published author and host of a leading industry podcast frequently featured as a guest expert across the startup and business landscape.

The business is already established and growing we re looking for someone to optimize and scale what s already working and help build what s next.

What You ll Do
Lead and align the company s Operations Engineering and Finance divisions
Create and optimize systems tools and workflows to increase efficiency and clarity
Own and drive revenue operations ensuring seamless handoffs between sales
marketing product and finance
Build dashboards tracking systems and metrics that create visibility and drive action
Partner closely with the CEO to turn strategy into structured scalable
Evaluate current operations and proactively identify problems before they surface
Ensure cross-functional collaboration clear communication and operational
accountability

Take a hands-on role when needed especially when setting up or refining systems

What We re Looking For

5 years in operations leadership ideally in SaaS tech or digital-first businesses
Experience in a COO VP of Ops or Director-level role overseeing multiple functions
Deep expertise in HubSpot process automation and business system integration
Financial acumen: budgeting forecasting and aligning spend with growth strategies
You re an optimizer: always thinking about how to do it better faster and more reliably
Strong understanding of how different systems connect from CRM and finance to engineering and analytics
Clear proactive communicator who thrives in a remote outcomes-driven environment

You ll Thrive Here If You...

Are a process and operations fanatic who sees systems holistically and fixes inefficiencies before they become issues
Love solving problems and creating structure that actually supports scale
Take ownership of your lane but know how to collaborate across departments
Enjoy building frameworks that help teams move faster and smarter
Prefer clarity over complexity and action over endless discussion

Bonus Points
Experience with revenue operations and cross-functional planning

Familiarity with Notion Airtable Slack Looker Studio or other modern ops tools
Experience leading remote teams and working asynchronously
Strong documentation and communication skills

What You ll Get
A high-trust high-impact leadership role in an established growth-stage company
Remote-first work environment with flexibility and autonomy
Direct partnership with a visionary founder and experienced executive team
The chance to shape how the company runs at every level today and in the future

If youe a systems thinker a process optimizer and a proactive leader who thrives on turning complexity into clarity we want to talk.