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Cape Town City Centre: Country Lead (Operations)

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Bring your entrepreneurial mindset to a rapidly growing African scale-up expanding access to solar energy and smartphones across the continent. You will manage end-to-end country operations, resolving sales and operational challenges while leading and developing in-country teams. The Company: A rapidly growing African scale-up is improving everyday lives by providing access to solar energy and smartphones through innovative financing, in-house technology, and broad distribution networks across Africa. Whats in it for you? You will join a purpose-led business that combines the stability of a large organisation with the agility of a small team, where you are trusted with meaningful responsibility from Day 1 in a high-expectation, high-support culture. Enjoy additional benefits such as share options, travel opportunities, hybrid flexibility and annual team retreats. What would make you ideal for the position? You are an early-career professional (03 years experience) who is excited to take on broad responsibilities and full country ownership, while still benefiting from strong support. You bring a clear entrepreneurial spirit, thrive on solving problems and taking accountability,. You have an outstanding academic recordminimum GPA of 70% from a top-four South African university or 80% from otherswith a completed degree in Commerce, Science or Engineering. Your Responsibilities? Practice Entrepreneurship: In this role, and along the career path beyond Country Lead, you are expected to continually develop and demonstrate capabilities to effectively solve commercial problems. Manage country operations: Your role will entail working with functional heads to manage the profit & loss of an area of business. Troubleshoot sales issues, train and develop in-country operations team members, and managing the financial outcomes of the business. Connect across cultures: Visit African countries and meet team members and customers in the local context. You’ll need to be able to communicate, connect, and manage performance across cultural boundaries. Support with ad-hoc projects: Play a supporting role in various functional areas such as sales & marketing, customer support, operations & people management, and culture building. The Offer: A USD-denominated monthly salary between $1,200 $2,500 , converted to ZAR (Offer will be market related, based on qualifications, skills and experience) We dont want you to miss out due to limited access to your academic results. Please keep your academic record, including your GPA / overall average, readily available, as this will be required as one of the first steps in the process.

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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region

The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.

In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.

Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.

For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.

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