Data Operations Manager (Permanent)

Job Title: Data Operations Manager Start Date: 2026-07-31 - 2026-08-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT005802 Sectors: Business Manager Operations Location: Western Cape , Cape Town Salary: (Market related) Brief: cape town|data management|data operations|operations management|people management Have you managed other managers/team leaders guiding them in a data operations role where they are responsible for the development and day-to-day output of their teams? Our client based in the UK requires your management skills of translating direction into execution. Ensuring data is collected by the team, validated and managed to the standard their business is dependent on Reporting to the Director this role is a balance between people and data management — getting the best from the Managers and their teams while ensuring quality, delivery and capacity are managed with consistency and confidence. Detail: REQUIREMENTS Experience managing within a multi-tier structure coordinating across managers, leads and operators simultaneously Background in data operations, data quality or a detail-heavy delivery environment Familiarity with PBSA / student accommodation or the property sector Confidence with data tools, reporting, spreadsheets, and workflow systems such as Jira Proven experience leading leaders and developing high-performing teams. Strong understanding of data operations, governance, and quality management principles. Experience improving operational processes using data-driven decision-making. Practical experience working within Agile environments and using Jira to manage delivery. Experience designing and delivering training and capability-building initiatives. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on accountability, continuous improvement, and team development. Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to perform effectively in changing environment. DUTIES Supports ownership of data quality and operations ensuring data is collected, validated and managed to agreed accuracy, completeness and consistency standards Lead, mentor and develop Team Leads and Data Leads Own and improve the quality control frameworks, workflow processes and training structures that keep the function reliable and scalable Build and streamline training programmes for new hires and existing team members Optimise workflows, identify inefficiencies, implement changes and measure the impact on efficiency and accuracy Apply Agile practices to guide and support Team Leads, keeping delivery organised, visible and consistent across teams Plan and manage capacity and pipeline across teams, balancing workload against deadlines and available resources Monitor team and data performance against KPIs, tracking error and exception rates and acting on trends early Handle escalations above Team Lead level and remove blockers to delivery Work with Product & Product Owners — to maintain a shared understanding of team capacity and workflow management, so priorities and delivery expectations stay aligned Collaborate with the Engineering team, Customer Support team and other internal teams to ensure data meets operational and product needs without disrupting core operations Report progress, risks and recommendations to the Director, providing clear input to support planning, prioritisation and resourcing Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Visit our Website show more... For more information please contact: Liz Henry Apply