Operations and Events Manager

About the position

Amazing opportunity available for an Operations and Events Manager within the IT industry, remote / hybrid working with occasional travel to support operations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Managing production timelines for printed resources
• Liaising with printers, suppliers, venues, and schools
• Planning and coordinating events like HackFest, Bootcamp, and new club launches - in the Western Cape and other regions
• Keeping logistics and events running smoothly - on time, within budget, and with the right people involved
• Coordinating partnerships, outreach, and follow-ups
• Drafting reports, collating updates, keeping timelines tight
• Managing relationships with contractors and freelancers
• Handling day-to-day ops stuff: email enquiries, calendars, etc

Requirements:

• Someone proactive and very organised - can manage moving parts and spot things early
• Excellent written English, clear email tone, good report writing
• Tech-comfortable: familiar with tools like email, Google Docs, Notion, ChatGPT, etc.
• Has handled timelines, logistics, vendors, and reporting before
• Experience in event planning, operations, education, or NGO work
• Can work independently, follow through, and handle ambiguity
• This is a mostly remote role, but you'll need to attend in person when necessary - in the Western Cape and occasionally in other regions (e.g. Gauteng, KZN). We cover work-related travel costs
• Driver's licence and own transport are a plus
• Have a background in youth, education, or coding-related initiatives
• Have worked with grants, sponsorships, or institutional partners
• Can handle some basic design or formatting tasks to help comms go out faster

Desired Skills:

• Operations
• IT
• Event Planning
• NGO
• Education