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Business Operations Manager

Somewhere


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Business Operations Manager
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized systems-minded and resourceful Business Operations Manager to build and optimize the operational foundation of a fast-growing professional services organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating scalable processes improving efficiency and supporting cross-functional teams through strong operational execution.

You will work closely with executive leadership program delivery teams and external partners to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly while helping prepare the organization for continued growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities
People Operations
  • Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.

  • Manage internal team logistics and operational workflows.

  • Support a collaborative high-performing team culture through efficient operational practices.

Project & Partner Coordination
  • Coordinate scheduling onboarding contracting and ongoing support for external partners and contractors.

  • Maintain accurate records directories and documentation.

  • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for external collaborators.

Systems & Technology
  • Administer and maintain business systems including ClickUp HubSpot Slack and Google Workspace.

  • Manage user access permissions and system organization.

  • Ensure documentation files and operational data remain organized and easily accessible.

  • Maintain strong data hygiene across internal platforms.

Process Improvement
  • Develop document and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.

  • Build automations using tools such as Zapier Make or n8n to eliminate manual work.

  • Collaborate with leadership to improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Finance Operations Support
  • Support invoicing and accounts payable/accounts receivable processes.

  • Track expenses and assist with vendor management.

  • Coordinate contracts and maintain vendor documentation.

  • Assist finance leadership with day-to-day operational tasks.

Qualifications
Required
  • 3 years of experience in Operations Business Operations or Operations Management preferably within a growing organization.

  • Demonstrated experience building or improving operational processes and systems.

  • Strong proficiency with project management platforms (ClickUp preferred).

  • Advanced experience using Google Sheets or similar spreadsheet tools.

  • Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.

  • Excellent written communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities and a process-oriented mindset.

Preferred
  • Experience supporting professional services consulting coaching or learning and development organizations.

  • Working knowledge of financial operations including AP/AR invoicing and bookkeeping.

  • Experience with workflow automation platforms such as Make Zapier or n8n.

  • Experience managing CRM systems particularly HubSpot.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys creating systems that improve how teams work.

  • Takes ownership and proactively solves problems.

  • Thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Can balance strategic process improvement with day-to-day operational execution.

  • Works well with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

Tools & Technologies
  • ClickUp

  • HubSpot

  • Google Workspace

  • Google Sheets

  • Slack

  • Zapier

  • Make

  • n8n


Required Experience:

Manager


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