ABOUT US
HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.
We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale-up tech business, join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Business Operations Manager, you will play a critical, cross-functional role bridging facilities management, daily business operations, and financial administration. This is a dual-reporting role where you will align closely across Facilities, Finance, and HR (Wellness) to keep our scaling organisation running smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
You will take full ownership of our day-to-day operations and facilities management for our Cape Town city centre office.
This role encompasses everything from managing spatial environments, procurement, and supplier relationships to coordinating company insurance policies, maintaining rigorous asset registers, managing the COIDA compensation workplace fund, and driving strict budget compliance.
To be successful in this role, you must be a proactive, meticulous, and energetic individual who thrives in a multi-faceted operational position. You are a natural problem-solver who can work independently with little or no supervision, balancing hands-on campus management with high-level administrative, financial, and compliance responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Day-to-Day Operations & Campus Management
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Ensure the efficient, safe, and effective day-to-day operations of our campus facilities.
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Coordinate maintenance, repairs, physical improvements, and office cleaning services to ensure a pristine, productive workspace.
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Manage office supplies, consumables, and snacks in line with predetermined operational budgets.
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Manage access control systems and parking allocations to safeguard our premises, employees, and visitors.
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Handle front-of-house duties, guest hosting, room bookings, and student query direction.
Financial & Compliance Administration
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Budget Oversight: Manage, track, and work strictly within assigned facilities and operational budgets, identifying cost-saving efficiencies.
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Asset Register Management: Build, maintain, and audit a comprehensive company asset register, overseeing equipment and furniture tracking across locations.
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Insurance Coordination: Act as the operational point of contact for company insurance policies, managing renewals, updates, and asset coverage claims.
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COIDA Management: Take full ownership of managing and administering the COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) workplace fund, ensuring up-to-date compliance and accurate reporting.
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Health & Safety (H&S): Manage statutory compliance, enforce workplace safety policies, and serve as the primary champion for health and safety regulations.
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Vendor Management: Onboarding new vendors, ensuring all required documents are received and contracts are signed. Updating and maintaining the data periodically
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Petty Cash and Credit Cards: Managing the spend on Facilities company credit card, as well as retaining receipts for expenses made via the card or petty cash to provide to Finance
Equipment Management & Tech Support
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Procure and manage company and employee devices, tracking life cycles and allocation.
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Manage relationships with IT providers to troubleshoot employee device issues and maintain remote access/safeguarding of company laptops.
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Act as the point of contact for user management and access control across company platforms (including Password Management, Zoom, Google Workspace).
Stakeholder & Workspace Provider Relations
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Act as the primary point of contact between our organisation, building management, and landlords across locations.
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Foster highly productive, cost-effective working relationships with all third-party operations and facilities suppliers.
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Support the CEO and internal teams with co-working space setups, cross-campus shifts, and localized logistics.
Logistics & Culture Support
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Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, transfers, and logistics for executive and non-executive employees.
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Partner with Division Leads and the Wellness/PeopleOps teams to coordinate onsite culture events, team-building activities, and employee wellness initiatives.
Requirements
Minimum
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At least 3 years’ experience in an office management, facilities management, or business operations role.
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Proven experience managing operational budgets, company asset registers, and workplace insurance setups.
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Strong knowledge of South African compliance frameworks, specifically Health & Safety regulations and COIDA fund administration.
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High proficiency in using Google Suite (Gmail, G Drive, Docs, Sheets, Google Meet).
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Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with a track record of executing multiple tasks on short timelines.
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A fast learner with meticulous attention to detail who does not let important details slip through the cracks.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside proven stakeholder management experience.
Preferred
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An academic qualification or degree in Business Management, Finance, Operations, or a related relevant field.
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Prior operational experience within a high-growth company or tech startup.
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Prior experience reporting into senior management or navigating a dual-reporting matrix structure.
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An interest in the future of education, online learning, and edtech scaleups.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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This role is hybrid and requires you to be in the office in Cape Town city centre 2 -3 days a week, so candidates must be based in Cape Town and able to commute.
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Parking is provided.
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The role requires a hands-on approach and may occasionally involve physical tasks such as coordinating the movement of office furniture or assembling office elements.
Benefits
Flexible & remote working: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.
Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, & Yoco.
Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.
OUR VALUES
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We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do.
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We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work.
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We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision, and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.
