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Operations Manager (JB6309)
Operations Manager (JB6309)
Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Salary: R50,000 to R65,000 CTC
Employment Type: Permanent
This is a rare opportunity to join a South African fintech company right at the point where everything accelerates. The business operates in the payments space, their product is live, it is gaining traction, and a major national rollout is underway. The team is lean, fast-moving, and deeply committed to building something that genuinely changes how people transact.
If you have ever wanted to be part of a company where your work is visible from day one, where the founder is in the room, and where the decisions you make actually shape how the business grows, this is that role. The Operations Manager will own the physical side of the business entirely, from a manufacturer in Asia to retail shelves across South Africa, building the processes that will carry a high-growth fintech through its most critical phase yet.
What's in it for you
Real ownership of a critical operational function in a growing fintech business
Direct access to and daily collaboration with the founder and CEO
Front-row seat to a national rollout
Strong future prospects, with a genuine path to a senior or executive operations role
Equity eligibility considered for high performers as the business scales
Johannesburg North based, with hybrid flexibility earned over time
Minimum Requirements
5 or more years of experience in operations, logistics or supply chain
Proven hands-on experience importing product from Asia, including managing freight forwarders and customs clearance
Experience distributing product into national retail chains or large multi-site networks
Strong stock control and inventory planning skills with confidence working in spreadsheets
Comfortable managing relationships with suppliers, corporate partners and retail head offices
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Willing to undergo credit and criminal checks as part of the pre-employment process
Advantageous
Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain or operations
Experience with hardware, consumer electronics or point-of-sale devices
Previous experience in a startup or small business where you built processes from scratch
Some HR exposure such as assisting with interviews and onboarding
Willingness to travel to China for supplier engagement
Key Responsibilities
Manage the relationship with the offshore manufacturer in Asia, including production schedules, order volumes and quality assurance
Forecast stock requirements in collaboration with leadership and corporate partners for large-volume repeat orders
Coordinate all shipping, freight forwarding and customs clearance activity
Track shipment timelines and landed costs, flagging delivery risks early
Plan and manage distribution to national retail partners including obtaining store lists and rollout schedules from partner head offices
Allocate stock by store so sales performance can be tracked by retailer and region
Run stock control processes for surplus and replenishment inventory
Plan storage solutions for incoming bulk stock
Manage fulfilment of online orders from the company website
Plan and coordinate logistics for in-market activations across multiple sites
Identify opportunities to bring outsourced logistics functions in-house to reduce costs
Build simple, scalable operating processes and report to the founder on stock levels, shipments and costs
Assist with general daily operations as required, including HR support such as interviews and onboarding as the team grows
Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain, Import, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Retail Distribution, Stock Control, Fulfilment, Fintech, Payments, Hardware, Johannesburg, Bryanston, Sandton
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Salary: R50,000 to R65,000 CTC
Employment Type: Permanent
This is a rare opportunity to join a South African fintech company right at the point where everything accelerates. The business operates in the payments space, their product is live, it is gaining traction, and a major national rollout is underway. The team is lean, fast-moving, and deeply committed to building something that genuinely changes how people transact.
If you have ever wanted to be part of a company where your work is visible from day one, where the founder is in the room, and where the decisions you make actually shape how the business grows, this is that role. The Operations Manager will own the physical side of the business entirely, from a manufacturer in Asia to retail shelves across South Africa, building the processes that will carry a high-growth fintech through its most critical phase yet.
What's in it for you
Real ownership of a critical operational function in a growing fintech business
Direct access to and daily collaboration with the founder and CEO
Front-row seat to a national rollout
Strong future prospects, with a genuine path to a senior or executive operations role
Equity eligibility considered for high performers as the business scales
Johannesburg North based, with hybrid flexibility earned over time
Minimum Requirements
5 or more years of experience in operations, logistics or supply chain
Proven hands-on experience importing product from Asia, including managing freight forwarders and customs clearance
Experience distributing product into national retail chains or large multi-site networks
Strong stock control and inventory planning skills with confidence working in spreadsheets
Comfortable managing relationships with suppliers, corporate partners and retail head offices
Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Willing to undergo credit and criminal checks as part of the pre-employment process
Advantageous
Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain or operations
Experience with hardware, consumer electronics or point-of-sale devices
Previous experience in a startup or small business where you built processes from scratch
Some HR exposure such as assisting with interviews and onboarding
Willingness to travel to China for supplier engagement
Key Responsibilities
Manage the relationship with the offshore manufacturer in Asia, including production schedules, order volumes and quality assurance
Forecast stock requirements in collaboration with leadership and corporate partners for large-volume repeat orders
Coordinate all shipping, freight forwarding and customs clearance activity
Track shipment timelines and landed costs, flagging delivery risks early
Plan and manage distribution to national retail partners including obtaining store lists and rollout schedules from partner head offices
Allocate stock by store so sales performance can be tracked by retailer and region
Run stock control processes for surplus and replenishment inventory
Plan storage solutions for incoming bulk stock
Manage fulfilment of online orders from the company website
Plan and coordinate logistics for in-market activations across multiple sites
Identify opportunities to bring outsourced logistics functions in-house to reduce costs
Build simple, scalable operating processes and report to the founder on stock levels, shipments and costs
Assist with general daily operations as required, including HR support such as interviews and onboarding as the team grows
Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain, Import, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Retail Distribution, Stock Control, Fulfilment, Fintech, Payments, Hardware, Johannesburg, Bryanston, Sandton
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.