COO

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF024437/SL

Date posted:

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

1 500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a commercially driven leader who thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments? This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious, technology-focused business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Working closely with the founders, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving operational execution, and building the structures, teams, and processes required to scale a business with significant local and international potential.
If you're equally comfortable navigating commercial opportunities, operational complexities, and strategic decision-making, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Partner with the founders to execute the company's growth strategy and long-term vision Convert strategic partnerships into sustainable revenue streams and commercial opportunities Develop and implement scalable operating models, processes, and performance frameworks Establish meaningful reporting systems and dashboards to monitor business performance Drive financial performance through cash flow management, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning Oversee investor reporting and support stakeholder engagement initiatives Lead and execute growth initiatives across multiple markets and channels Identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and scalability Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across the organisation Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence Collaborate with executive stakeholders to ensure strategic objectives are achieved Support business expansion through effective planning, execution, and performance management Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of operational strategy, business performance, and growth execution Ability to engage confidently with investors, boards, and executive-level stakeholders Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment Qualification: CA(SA) OR CIMA Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies.

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