Job Description

Job Opportunity: Operations Manager

Location:

Strand, Western Cape

Start Date:

1 January 2026

Contract:

Full time (Mon-Thu 8:00-16:00, Fri 8:00-14:00)

About Us

Thembalitsha Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organisation based in Strand, committed to restoring hope through education, healthcare, and skills development. We are seeking a highly capable Operations Manager to act as the right hand to the Managing Director, ensuring organisational stability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strong, relational and task-oriented leadership across operations, ensuring organisational goals are achieved efficiently. Drive and oversee strategic functions, including Risk Management, Human Resource Management, and Asset Management, alongside general operations. Oversee daily operations across all Projects and the Service Centre. Ensure compliance with governance, HR, risk, and operational frameworks. Develop and implement systems to enhance efficiency, strengthen monitoring and evaluation, and enable accurate reporting. Manage organisational assets to ensure responsible use, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness. Support the MD by creating capacity for strategic growth, donor engagement, and long-term sustainability.

Requirements

Senior management experience (minimum 5 years) with proven ability to lead teams and operations. Sound knowledge and practical experience in asset management, risk management, and HR management. Minimum 5-10 years' experience working in local, underserved communities. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a task-oriented approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Hands-on, detail-focused, and committed to community upliftment. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities. Own transport.

To Apply

Please forward your CV together with a concise motivational cover letter.

Thembalitsha Foundation reserves the right to amend or withdraw this vacancy at any time without prior notice. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. All applications will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R35000,00 - R38000,00 per month

Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

Senior Management : 5 years (Required) Non-profit industry: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person