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65572623899 -Chief Operations Officer / Integrator

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Chief Operations Officer / Integrator

Position:Principal AI Systems & Operations Architect (COO Track)

Department:Executive Operations & Technology Architecture

Type:Full-Time Remote Contractor (40 hours/week)

Schedule:US Central Standard Time (CST) Alignment | Texas Business Hours

Position Overview

We are seeking an executive-caliberChief Operations Officer / Integrator (COO)to serve as the chief operational leader and execution engine for our enterprise.

In this senior C-suite seat, you will sit directly alongside the Founder and CFO as the "Integrator" who turns high-level vision into executed reality. You will take full ownership of company-wide project delivery, system architecture, team accountability, and cross-functional operational governance across all core entities.

You are a seasoned, elite operator—someone who can architect scalable business processes, manage high-stakes special projects, hold department heads accountable to deadlines, and build the organizational backbone necessary to scale a massive portfolio seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities
* Enterprise Process Architecture & Execution:Audit, standardize, and optimize end-to-end operational workflows across all business entities (construction, architecture, property management, ranching, and funds), turning strategic vision into executed projects.
* Integrator & EOS Leadership:Serve as the chief execution partner to the Founder—running the operational cadence, managing project deliverables, removing bottlenecks, and enforcing accountability across all entity leaders.
* Executive Visibility & Business Intelligence:Partner with the AI Systems Integrator to build and maintain a real-time, consolidated executive command dashboard providing instant visibility into portfolio KPIs, construction milestones, leasing metrics, and operational performance.
* Cross-Departmental Governance:Establish operational standards, system hygiene, and accountability frameworks across all business units to ensure seamless handoffs between field teams, back-office finance, and executive leadership.
* Scalable Venture Expansion:Rapidly architect, onboard, and integrate new acquisitions, real estate funds, and business ventures into the parent operational infrastructure as the portfolio grows.

Qualifications & Requirements
* Senior Operational Leadership Track Record:7+ years of experience as a COO, Chief of Staff, VP of Operations, or Senior Integrator managing complex US enterprises (real estate, private equity, construction, or multi-entity holding companies strongly preferred).
* EOS / Integrator Mastery:Proven track record of taking high-level visionary strategy and building the systems, team structures, and project management rhythms to execute it flawlessly.
* Systems Architecture Acumen:Deep experience building process frameworks in ClickUp, Airtable, or enterprise ERP environments.
* Executive Presence & Command:Outstanding critical thinking and leadership skills—able to command respect, lead cross-functional leaders, and drive projects to completion with total autonomy.
* Communication & Alignment:Native-level written and spoken English with full alignment to US CST business hours.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →