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Nkosinathi M.

Pretoria, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
29 jobs

Operations Manager | Project Manager | HR & Recruitment Coordinator helping businesses streamline operations, coordinate projects, recruit top talent, and build efficient systems that improve productivity and drive business growth. I specialize in managing people, processes, and projects—ensuring daily operations run smoothly, teams stay aligned, and business objectives are delivered on time and to a high standard. 🚀 What I Can Help You With: ✔ Operations Management & Business Support ✔ Project Planning, Coordination & Execution ✔ Recruitment, Talent Sourcing & Candidate Screening ✔ Employee Onboarding & HR Administration ✔ Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization ✔ SOP Development & Business Documentation ✔ Team Coordination & Performance Tracking ✔ KPI Monitoring & Operational Reporting ✔ Administrative & Executive Support ✔ Data Analysis, Reporting & Business Insights 📊 I Have Successfully Delivered: • Coordinated large-scale recruitment campaigns for AI data collection projects. • Managed contributor onboarding, communication, and performance tracking for remote teams. • Coordinated international projects by monitoring KPIs, resolving operational issues, and ensuring deadlines were achieved. • Delivered market research, business analysis, and operational reports to support strategic decision-making. Clients consistently describe me as reliable, organized, analytical, and proactive, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality standards. My background in Economics, combined with experience in operations, recruitment, project coordination, and business analysis, enables me to improve workflows, optimize team performance, and support business growth through structured and data-driven decision-making. If you're looking for a dependable professional who can coordinate projects, manage operations, recruit talent, and keep your business running efficiently—I’d be glad to help.

  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • Team Management
  • Operations Management Software
  • Project Analysis
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • TalentGuard Performance Management
  • Human Resources
  • Office Administration
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Market Research
  • Report Writing
  • South African English Accent
Reshina R.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in managing client relationships, driving business development, and providing executive support in remote, high-paced environments. Experienced in client onboarding, strategic relationship management, and ensuring client success from initial engagement through to retention. Skilled at aligning internal teams to meet client goals, overseeing service delivery, and maintaining communication throughout the client lifecycle to ensure alignment with expectations. Skilled at leveraging a deep understanding of business needs to develop and execute strategies that drive growth, improve customer satisfaction, and expand account opportunities. Experienced in translating complex processes and data into clear, actionable insights, building trust, and ensuring long-term client satisfaction. Exceptionally organized, highly adaptable, and adept at managing multiple priorities and clients simultaneously, ensuring seamless operations and executive-level support. • Account Management • Business Development • Relationship Building • Customer Satisfaction • Customer Retention • Executive Support

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Retention Strategy
  • Customer Retention
  • Account Management
  • Sales
  • Business Development
Shannon V.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$35/hr
4.9
44 jobs

⚡Top Rated Plus ⚡Notion & ClickUp systems consultant ⚡44 jobs delivered ⚡ 100% Job Success ⚡ $70K+ earned on Upwork. If your processes are scattered across multiple tools that your team has not adopted, you have no visibility, and you feel as though you're the bottleneck, I'm here to help! I've rebuilt ClickUp and Notion systems for 30+ businesses. I spent over 20 years running the operations side of other people’s businesses before I started fixing the systems behind them. My process: ⚡A conversation about where you are and what success looks like for you ⚡A free audit of what you currently have in place, with suggested practical solutions we can implement right away ⚡The build or optimization ⚡Integrations with other tools in your stack or Claude.ai to streamline your workflows. ⚡Training, walkthroughs, and documentation your team can refer back to in the future. ⚡ 2 weeks of post-implementation support. Book a consultation or free discovery call and I'll give you practical solutions you can implement right away.

  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • ClickUp
  • Notion
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Process Improvement
  • Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • Dashboard
  • Executive Support
Dalisu S.

Durban, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am an Operations Manager focused on building efficient systems, improving processes, and helping teams perform at their best. My career has been built around solving operational problems — whether that means streamlining workflows, managing procurement and production, implementing ERP systems, or introducing AI-driven tools that improve decision-making. I have experience working with international teams and managing complex operations across procurement, fabrication, administration, and customer service. I enjoy translating technical systems into practical solutions that teams can actually use. Some areas I focus on include: • Operations management and process optimization • Procurement, vendor negotiations, and cost control • ERP systems (Business Central, MYOB, Sage) • Data analysis and dashboard creation with Python • AI tools that improve operational efficiency • Team leadership, training, and systems implementation I am particularly passionate about the future of AI in operations, and I enjoy building systems that combine people + technology to create smarter organizations.

  • Operational Plan
  • Project Management
  • General Availability
  • Communications
  • Purchase Orders
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Entry
  • Python
  • Buying
  • Google Workspace
  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet
  • Change Management
Shannie N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$45/hr
5.0
21 jobs

"A business doesn't grow because of great ideas. It grows because great execution happens every single day." Your business is growing. New clients are signing. Projects keep piling up. Your team is getting bigger. But behind the scenes... Tasks are falling through the cracks. Projects are delayed. No one seems accountable. You spend your day answering questions, chasing updates, solving problems, and making sure work actually gets done. Instead of focusing on growing your business, you're managing the chaos. That's where I come in. I help founders, agencies, and service businesses bring structure, accountability, and consistency to their daily operations. I'm not a virtual assistant. I'm not just a project manager. I'm a Senior Business Operations Manager who ensures your business runs efficiently, your team stays aligned, and your priorities actually get executed. For over 20 years, I've managed business operations across startups, scale-ups, and multinational organizations, leading remote teams, improving operational performance, and building systems that keep businesses moving forward. Whether it's managing projects, coordinating teams, improving workflows, or making sure deadlines are met, I become the operational backbone of your business. Here's how I can help: • Day-to-Day Business Operations • Project & Task Management • Team Coordination & Accountability • SOP Documentation & Process Improvement • Workflow Optimization • KPI & Performance Tracking • Operations Reporting & Dashboards • Staff Management & Performance Reviews • Recruitment & Onboarding • Payroll & Team Administration • Customer Success Operations • Vendor & Partner Management • Cross-Department Coordination • Executive & Operations Support I thrive in businesses where there are lots of moving parts and someone is needed to bring order, follow-through, and accountability. I don't wait to be told what to do. I identify bottlenecks, solve problems proactively, and make sure your business keeps moving. If your business needs someone who can own operations, keep projects on track, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks, I'd love to help. Let's build an operation that runs smoothly, so you can focus on what you do best.

  • Budget Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Executive Support
  • Team Alignment
  • People Management
  • KPI Metric Development
  • HR & Business Services
  • Financial Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Digital Marketing
  • Business Writing
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Copywriting
  • Google Workspace
  • Project Management Software
  • Operations Management Software
Obioma I.

Kempton Park, South Africa

$28/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Operations shouldn’t feel like chaos. Many agency founders are rockstars at their craft, but once the team grows and clients pile in, operations get messy, communication breaks down, and everything still runs through you. That’s where I come in. I help agency founders get out of the weeds by setting up the systems, delegation flows, and team structures that make the business run, without babysitting. Here’s how I can support you: 🔹Project & Client Management – Clear timelines, streamlined communication, and happy clients without founder intervention. 🔹 Delegation Systems – No more “just give it to me” moments, your team will have the clarity and accountability to own outcomes. 🔹 Automation & SOPs – I implement simple, scalable systems so your operations don’t rely on memory or micromanagement. 🔹 Team Alignment – A culture of shared purpose where every team member understands the why, what, and how. If your calendar is full, your inbox is overwhelming, and you’re still the bottleneck, I’ll help you fix that in 90 days or less. You deserve a business that works, even when you’re not in the room. Worth a chat?

  • Digital Project Management
  • Asana
  • Slack
  • Automated Workflow
  • Project Workflows
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Process Documentation
  • Team Alignment
  • Client Management
  • Project Scheduling

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