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Operational Training & Enablement Specialist

NightOwl Consulting

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at NightOwl Consulting is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R740,000 – R925,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. 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

The Operational Training & Enablement Specialist partners with Training & Development,Operations, Compliance, Underwriting, IT, and other departments to translate businessinitiatives, workflow changes, and operational processes into effective, end-user-focusedtraining and communication resources.This role is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and delivery ofoperational training content and adoption initiatives across the organization. The idealcandidate is highly organized, operationally minded, detail-oriented, and able to communicatecomplex processes in a clear, practical, and user-friendly manner.Successful candidates for this position demonstrate strong judgment, adaptability, intellectualcuriosity, communication awareness, and a commitment to continuous learning while workingeffectively in fast-moving environments involving multiple departments, priorities, andoperational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of operational training materials, including presentations, Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), workflows, job aids, newsletters, announcements, and LMS/e-learning content.Translate operational, compliance, underwriting, and technology-related updates into practical, audience-appropriate training materials that support knowledge retention and operational effectiveness.Partner with cross-functional teams to support the rollout, communication, and adoption of operational initiatives, workflow enhancements, and process improvements.Participate in operational discussions and proactively identify areas where additional communication, clarification, documentation, or training reinforcement may be beneficial.Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness, learner engagement, adoption rates, and operational consistency through observation, feedback analysis, and process evaluation.Assist with the facilitation of live webinars, virtual training sessions, onboarding programs, and operational workshops to support employee development and knowledge transfer.Analyze recurring operational questions, support trends, and workflow challenges to identify gaps in understanding and recommend additional training or process clarification.Support the ongoing adoption and effective use of company systems, operational processes, policies, and workflow expectations.Assist with the scheduling, coordination, documentation, and progress tracking of training initiatives, projects, and operational improvement efforts.Maintain organized and up-to-date training resources while supporting updates and content management within SharePoint, LMS platforms, Microsoft Teams, and other training systems.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging and training content to diverse audiences and learning styles.Strong operational awareness and the ability to understand, navigate, and support interconnected workflows across multiple departments and business functions.Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and evolving business needs simultaneously.Demonstrated ability to receive, synthesize, and apply feedback effectively while continuously improving training materials, communications, documentation, and operational support resources.Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to change, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams and organizational levels.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other training- and communication-related software platforms.Working knowledge of Encompass and mortgage operational workflows is preferred.Experience Requirements:Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in mortgage operations, training, education, onboarding, communications, operational support, process improvement, or a related field.Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn complex operational processes, systems, and regulatory requirements; mortgage industry experience is preferred.Experience working with Encompass or a comparable enterprise workflow management system is preferred.Experience supporting operational training programs, onboarding initiatives, workflow documentation, or process improvement efforts is preferred.Experience leveraging technology solutions, including LMS platforms, SharePoint, virtual training tools, and AI-assisted productivity platforms, to enhance communication, training effectiveness, and workflow efficiency is strongly preferred.BenefitsAbove market salaryHMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependentsGovernment-mandated benefitsPerformance-based IncentivesQuarterly Compan

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

At R740,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($40,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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 NightOwl Consulting

NightOwl Consulting is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all NightOwl Consulting jobs →