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Remote Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Operations Manager to oversee and enhance our operational capabilities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our business operations run smoothly and efficiently, while aligning with our strategic growth objectives.

Your expertise in operations management will help us to build robust operational processes, improve productivity, and enhance the overall delivery of our recruitment services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational activities and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Develop, implement, and optimize standard operating procedures to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Analyze performance metrics and operational data to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Oversee project management initiatives to ensure timely and successful execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in business operations management or a related field, preferably in the recruitment industry.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams.
• Proficiency in project management and process optimization methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to leverage data for decision-making.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Experience with operational tools and software that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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A vacancy has arisen with a major law firm in their Business Operations Department across the Human Resources (HR) and Marketing & Business Development (MBD) teams for a Business Operations Administrator.

Responsibilities:

1. Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
2. Manage events in terms of successfully planning and implementing client-facing and internal events as needed.
3. Manage stock levels of marketing promotional items and replenish when the need arises.
4. Assist with the coordination of client gifts.
5. Ad-hoc assistance in supporting the national Marketing team with administrative deliverables pertaining to the Western Cape Offices.
6. Ad-hoc assistance in preparing, printing, and delivery of tenders and pitches.
7. Assist with data steward related tasks on InterAction including data capturing, maintaining accurate client information, and continuous monitoring of data hygiene.
8. Create and deploy events related invitations utilizing an emailing system and manage this process from inception to reporting.
9. Work closely with members of the MBD team to ensure deadlines are met and stakeholders are assisted as needed with high-quality output.

Requirements:

1. A degree/diploma in Marketing/Communications/Events Management.
2. 2-4 years experience in a similar role.
3. Some experience in an HR or administrative role.
4. Excellent command over the English language.
5. Excellent planning and time management skills.
6. Ability to engage with senior management to ensure effective coordination and implementation of the Western Cape HR and MBD.
7. Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
8. Need to travel monthly to Stellenbosch office.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Reference: CPT006910-ST-1

A vacancy has arisen in the Business Operations Department across the Human Resources and Marketing & Business Development teams

CAPE TOWN CBD

R 250 000 - R 340 000 P/A CTC NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

• A degree/diploma in Marketing/Communications/Events Management
• 2-4 Years' experience in a similar role
• Some experience in an HR or administrative role
• The candidate will be responsible for a HR Portfolio comprising:
• Professional Staff documentation administration
• Graduate Administration
• Recruitment Administration
• Training & Development Administration
• HR Project Administration and general admin
• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
• Manage events in terms of successfully planning and implementing client facing and internal events as needed
• Manage stock levels of marketing promotional items and replenish when the need arises
• Assist with the coordination of client gifts
• Ad-hoc assistance in supporting the national Marketing team with administrative deliverables
• Ad-hoc assistance in preparing, printing and delivery of tenders and pitches
• Assist with data steward related tasks on InterAction including data capturing, maintaining accurate client information and continuous monitoring of data hygiene
• Create and deploy events related invitations utilising an emailing system and manage this process from inception to reporting
• Work closely with members of the MBD team to ensure deadlines are met and stakeholders are assisted as needed with high-quality output
• Excellent command over the English language
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Ability to engage with senior management to ensure effective coordination and implementation of the Western Cape HR and MBD needs
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Please note that this position is 100% office based - must be able to travel monthly to the client's Stellenbosch office

CTC includes: Medical Aid, Provident fund, Life cover, Disability cover, Funeral benefit.

Join our group: Strategy and operations opportunity for recent MBA graduates

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Are you a recent MBA graduate looking to make your mark in a dynamic and diverse business environment? Our leading company group is looking for driven, innovative and ambitious individuals to join us in shaping the future of strategy and operations across multiple sectors.

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking high-potential MBA graduates who are passionate about business transformation, data-driven decision-making, and impactful execution. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across our group of companies—gaining exposure to real-time strategy implementation and operational excellence.

Your key focus areas will include:

• Assisting in the design and execution of business strategies across the group
• Driving operational efficiency and supporting cross-functional initiatives
• Conducting market and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Preparing reports, presentations, and project updates for executive teams
• Participating in special projects and innovation streams

Minimum requirements:

• MBA degree completed.
• Must be based in Western Cape, South Africa
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-industry environment
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Why join us?

• Work with experienced business leaders and gain mentorship
• Contribute to diverse industries, from tech to property to creative ventures
• Be part of a culture that values fresh thinking, innovation, and impact
• Competitive remuneration with clear growth pathways

1. Strategic thinking

• Ability to understand big-picture goals
• Identify business opportunities and growth areas
• Apply structured problem-solving frameworks (SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, etc.)

2. Analytical skills

• Strong proficiency in data interpretation, modeling, and decision-making
• Familiarity with tools like Excel, Power BI, or SQL a plus
• Ability to translate insights into actionable strategies

3. Project management

• Organizing and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
• Use of project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project)

4. Financial acumen

• Understanding of financial statements and KPIs
• Budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
• Exposure to cost control and revenue optimization

5. Communication and presentation

• Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Creating executive-level reports and strategy decks

6. Operations management

• Exposure to business processes, workflows, and efficiency improvements
• Lean methodology or Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, or systems management (depending on industry)

7. Leadership and collaboration

• Ability to work well in team settings across departments
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Taking initiative and demonstrating ownership of outcomes

8. Adaptability and innovation

• Comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Eagerness to learn and iterate

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Who You Are?

You are a passionate business builder at heart. You get energized by tackling complex, challenging, often ambiguous problems and driving real impact across a business. You want ownership and rapid growth. You are not afraid to get your hands dirty to get projects implemented. You are a talented generalist, at home diving into data for insights, and confident in project managing cross-functionally with senior stakeholders. Working with great people is a non-negotiable priority for you because you thrive in a highly collaborative and high-performance team. If that is you, join our team!

Duties

• End-to-end project management on top business priorities including identifying opportunities, scoping projects, and driving cross-functional implementation
• Creating data-driven recommendations by accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing large data sets
• Problem-solving and solution implementation across multiple departments and teams
• Process design and improvement, particularly for operations at scale
• Working with the product and development teams to drive high-impact improvements
• Cross-functional leadership and engagement across Deel and with senior leadership
• Supporting strategic goal setting and performance management
• Creating and maintaining existing processes, workflows, and organizational tools
• Executing on the Deel’s global expansion strategy across operations, products, and new markets

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of work experience in a fast-paced environment
• Have previous experience in at least one of the following: fast-growth startup, Business Operations role in tech, top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or private equity
• Have a solid track record of achievement – e.g. you have worked in a top-tier company/startup, have quickly assumed responsibilities or have won competitive awards
• Has developed product-led solutions as or in support of product and engineering
• Can break complex problems into smaller, actionable solution steps
• Have a strong analytical foundation with the ability to manipulate and synthesize data
• Are curious by nature and interested in making an impact
• Have excellent written and verbal communication in English

Bonus Points:

• You’re passionate about the future of work
• You have advanced working knowledge of SQL
• You love working with data
• You have experience building consumer/business-facing products where you have to think about customer experience and growth
• You have worked in multiple countries, cultures, and places
• You have experience in competitive sports at a collegiate or professional level

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

impact.com City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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impact.com City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Our Company:

At impact.com we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the leading SaaS platform for businesses to automate their partnerships and grow their revenue like never before. impact.com, the world’s leading partnership management platform, is transforming the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships—including traditional rewards affiliates, influencers, commerce content publishers, B2B, and more.

The company’s powerful, purpose-built platform makes it easy for businesses to create, manage, and scale an ecosystem of partnerships with the brands and communities that customers trust to make purchases, get information, and entertain themselves at home, at work, or on the go. To learn more about how impact.com’s technology platform and partnerships marketplace is driving revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, Fanatics and Levi’s, visit

Why this role is exciting!

We are seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and detail-oriented Business Operations Senior Analyst to support the optimization and efficiency of our Finance organization. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth cross-functional operations across all Finance functions and throughout the global organization. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership to streamline processes, drive operational improvements, provide effective enablement on processes, report metrics and KPIs and ensure alignment and integration across finance and adjacent business units.

What you will be doing:

• Analyze existing workflows across Finance functions (e.g., FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, etc.), identify inefficiencies, and lead initiatives to streamline and standardize processes.
• Act as the central point of contact between Finance sub-functions and other business units (e.g., HR, IT, Procurement) to ensure seamless collaboration and information flow.
• Develop, maintain, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track performance and progress of ongoing initiatives and processes.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects from planning through execution. Ensure milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Support the Finance team through operational changes, including system implementations, reorganizations, or policy updates by developing communication plans, training materials, and feedback loops.
• Identify opportunities for automation, enhanced controls, and improved resource utilization. Work with Finance leadership to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear documentation of key processes, workflows, and controls to support compliance, scalability, and knowledge transfer.

Does this sound like you?

• 4-10 years of professional experience
• Experience in Accounting, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, preferred
• Project or Program Management experience
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Passion for operational excellence and data driven decision-making
• Hybrid, Casual work environment
• Responsible PTO policy
• Take the time off that you need. We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both
• Training & Development
• Learning the advanced partnership automation products
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund
• Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid
• Group scheme with 10X fund
• Restricted Stock Units
• Fitness club fee reimbursements

impact.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, color or caste, religion or belief, age, sex (including gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity), national origin, weight, neurodivergence, disability, marital and civil partnership status, caregiving status, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development, Accounting, and Financial Services

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