Operations Manager - Insurance

ZAF Cape TownFull-timePosted Jul 17, 2026

Job Title:

Operations Manager - Insurance

Job Description

The Operations Manager I is responsible for coaching and supervising a group of Team Leaders. This position is also responsible for ensuring Client Service Level Agreement and financial expectations are achieved.

Lead people. Drive performance. Make an impact.

We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Operations Manager to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced insurance/BPO environment. If you’re passionate about coaching leaders, improving performance, and building strong client relationships, this could be your next big opportunity.

What you’ll do

Lead with impact

  • Manage and inspire a team of Team Leaders across sales, customer service, and claims
  • Drive operational performance, service delivery, and client satisfaction

Deliver results

  • Monitor KPIs, client scorecards, attendance, adherence, and financial performance
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement action plans that make a real difference

Build strong teams

  • Coach, mentor, and develop leaders through regular one-to-ones and ongoing feedback
  • Create a positive, high-energy culture where people feel supported and motivated to succeed

Partner for success

  • Work closely with HR, Training, Quality, WFM, TA, and clients to continuously improve performance and deliver outstanding outcomes

What you bring

Proven experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience as an Operations Manager
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance and/or BPO
  • Financial Services call centre experience 

Strong leadership skills

  • Experience leading leaders and managing high-performing operational teams
  • Ability to coach for performance, solve problems, and drive accountability

A results-focused mindset

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
  • Flexible, resilient, and ready to lead from the front

Why join us?

Grow your career

  • Take on a visible leadership role with real influence on business results

Make your mark

  • Shape team success, strengthen client partnerships, and drive continuous improvement

Be part of something bigger

  • Join a business that values strong leadership, collaboration, and delivering excellence every day

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and build high-performing teams in the insurance/BPO space, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

Location:

ZAF Cape Town - 19 Hertzog Blvd, Cape Town, 8000

Language Requirements:

Time Type:

Full time

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