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South African Operations Lead

MatchmakingRemote

About Ohana

Our mission is to give everyone the freedom to live where they want, when they want. For guests, Ohana provides the freedom to transition to the place they want to live; for hosts, the peace of mind that their rent is covered by a trusted subtenant.

Founded in 2023, we're backed by Neo, Wave Capital, Lightbank, and 75 & Sunny — including Zillow's co-founder & CEO and Airbnb's Head of Payments, Data Science, Engineering, and M&A.

About the role

We have thousands of people moving into homes through Ohana, and strong systems in place to make sure everything works the way it should: every guest gets the apartment they paid for, every host gets paid on time, and every customer who reaches out to support gets the help they need.

As Operations Lead, you’ll be responsible for the team that keeps all of that running. You’ll oversee the day-to-day execution of our operations, make sure nothing slips through the cracks, and continuously improve the processes behind the scenes. When something breaks, you’ll know about it. When something can be tighter or more efficient, you’ll fix it.

This role is ideal for someone who is deeply detail-oriented and genuinely values structure. You like clean dashboards, clear ownership, defined processes, and closed loops. You don’t just put out fires, you build systems that prevent them.

What you'll do

Learn how tontroduce hosts and guests on Ohana match calls Make sure every sublease is signed Ensure every host has a connected payment account Confirm the move-ins go smoothly Track and resolve failed payments Make sure every security deposit is refunded on time. Close out every customer support request - or document why it’s still open.

About you

  • Great with people
  • High energy and excited about connecting with Ohana hosts and guests
  • 0-1 scaling experience, particularly in product or service development
  • Deep understanding of relationship psychology and matchmaking principles.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and development.
  • Bonus for sales experience

Application

Examples outside of work (e.g. from hobbies, sports, or games) are welcomed

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