Hod Strategy and Operations

1 day ago

Johannesburg, South Africa M-KOPA Full time

We are looking for a **Head of Strategy and Operations** for South Africa, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our success in one of the most exciting markets. You won’t just be managing day-to-day operations—you will be the strategic mind behind our growth, ensuring everything from financial targets to team motivation is aligned with our ambitious goals.

**About Us**:
In this role, you will be **the driving force behind key business functions** like sales, finance, customer care, and operations. You will guide the ship, ensuring we operate seamlessly while focusing on **profitability** and **operational efficiency**.

Your deep understanding of financial management will see you **take full ownership of the country’s P&L**, balancing revenue growth with controlling expenses and maximizing margins. You will thrive on improving processes, **optimizing operations**, and ensuring that we're always ahead of the competition.

Leading a high-performing team, you will foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. Whether it’s **building strong relationships** with department heads, **recruiting top talent**, or ensuring every team member feels empowered to contribute their best, you’ll be the glue that holds everything together.

If you have a passion for **strategizing** and **leading teams to success**, this role will allow you to put your skills to the test. You will collaborate across multiple functions, guiding us toward both **short-term wins and long-term success**.

**Expertise**:
You will oversee the **creation of annual budgets** and operational plans, ensuring that our strategies are **ambitious yet realistic**. With an eye for detail, you will **track financial performance**, diving deep into reports to identify areas for improvement and innovation. You will also **lead market strategies**, keeping a close watch on industry trends and competitors to **uncover new growth opportunities**.

But it's not all numbers—at the heart of this role is **people**. You will be managing customer experience initiatives, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention. Additionally, your **stakeholder relationships** will be critical. From suppliers to distributors and telecom partners, you will be the face of the company, ensuring that we remain **compliant with local regulations** while also mitigating any potential risks before they escalate.

And as we grow, you will grow too. You will be a part of a company that values innovation, creativity, and accountability. You will be empowered to make decisions, drive change, and ensure that our **culture and values** are reflected in everything we do.

**Why M-KOPA?**:
At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.
- Recognized thrice by the Financial Times as one Africa's fastest growing company (2022, 2023 and 2024) and by TIME100 Most influential companies in the world 2023 and 2024, we've served over 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa._

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