Chief of Staff

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

643102376

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Chief of Staff
Location: Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs), South Africa
Type: Permanent | Property Operations

Lead. Streamline. Scale.
This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for a driven operations professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. If you're excited by property, process, and making things happen behind the scenes, this role puts you at the heart of a visionary startup.

About the Role
You’ll work directly with the Founder to manage and drive performance across all areas of the business — operations, finance, housekeeping, and maintenance — acting as the engine room behind this growing property brand.

What You’ll Do

Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple functions
Authorise payments and ensure financial oversight
Manage administration and support back-office functions
Ensure maintenance and housekeeping excellence across properties
Travel between sites as needed to ensure quality and continuity

What You Bring

Self-starter energy with grit, resilience, and a solution-first mindset
Proven experience across operations, finance, or administration
Comfortable with property management and hospitality environments
High attention to detail and ability to juggle complex tasks
A collaborative, hands-on leadership style

What Success Looks Like

Seamless business operations across all departments
Strong alignment between the founder’s vision and execution
Well-maintained, efficient, and guest-ready spaces
A culture of proactive problem-solving and accountability

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