Movement Strategy is hiring a Senior Operations & Executive Assistant for a pivotal role in our production-based, order-led business. This is not a traditional assistant role; it requires understanding how products are made, priced, ordered, tracked, and delivered. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations while proactively improving systems and workflows, working closely with the founder as a trusted right-hand support.
What You'll Do
- Manage all day-to-day administrative and operational activities.
- Act as the main point of contact for client communication.
- Support production workflows, order tracking, and delivery timelines.
- Assist with product costing, pricing structures, and customisation details.
- Manage order fulfilment from confirmation through to final delivery.
- Maintain, improve, and build efficient systems and workflows.
- Review existing processes and proactively recommend improvements.
- Work closely with the founder as a trusted, long-term right-hand support.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a decorative lighting, interiors, design, manufacturing, or production-based industry.
- Ability to step into a role quickly and operate with minimal hand-holding.
- Strong background in operations, administration, or business support.
- Clear interest and capability in systems, process improvement, and operational optimisation.
- Highly intelligent, confident, and able to learn complex business processes quickly.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Naturally proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable working independently in a bespoke, fast-moving environment.
Technical Stack
- Excel
Team & Environment
This is an embedded role within the business, working closely with the founder, to whom you will report.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $800 per month.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Movement Strategy is an equal opportunity employer.
