Operations Officer

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003076/Murra

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established organisation is looking to appoint a motivated and results-oriented Operations Officer to join their Johannesburg team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
This pivotal role supports the company’s growth by focusing on two core areas: driving the sales of specialised training programmes and managing the full student registration process.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, well-organised professional with a strong sales background and a genuine passion for education.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Business Development: Actively promote and sell the company’s training programmes to individual and corporate clients, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation and prospecting through to closing and meeting sales targets.
Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, delivering excellent customer service and ongoing support.
Student Registration Administration: Manage and oversee the student registration journey, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience from initial enquiry through to course completion.
CRM Management: Accurately capture and maintain sales activities, pipeline information, and student records using CRM systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing to follow up on leads and with the training team to support smooth course delivery.
Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports on sales performance and student registrations to management.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree will be advantageous.
Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in a comparable role encompassing operations, sales, or business development.
Demonstrated success in selling educational or professional training programmes.
Strong working knowledge of CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar).
Sales Expertise: Strong negotiation, influencing, and closing abilities with a target-driven approach.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
Organisation: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Self-Motivated: Proactive, independent, and comfortable working both autonomously and within a team.
Passion for Learning: A genuine interest in education and professional development as a catalyst for positive change.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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