About Nile.agNile’s mission is to enhance the livelihoods of both farmers and consumers throughout Africa. By providing a digital ecosystem that streamlines trading and transactions, we help farmers improve their economic viability while ensuring food remains affordable for consumers. Our all-in-one application allows farmers to sell produce, access funds, and manage input procurement and financing.We are a high-growth company backed by institutional investors, including Naspers and the Dutch Development Bank (FMO). Our founding team brings together experience from world-class organizations such as Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Luno. Learn more about us at www.nile.ag/aboutOur Team & CultureWe are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about fundamentally transforming Africa’s food systems. Nile’s work environment is fast-paced, modern, and fun, reflecting the nature of our high-growth business. We operate daily based on our core values, which form the foundation of all our decisions.The roleAt Nile, we view roles as opportunities for personal development; as our business evolves, so will your role. We are currently seeking a Head of Operations to report directly to our Managing Director and serve as a member of our Exco. Given the rapid evolution of our business, this position has the potential to grow into a COO role over time.The successful applicant will take ownership of the following:Process and System Design: Designing and implementing operational processes and systems to support the growth of new business ventures.Innovation: Leveraging technology and AI applications to optimize operational workflows.Oversight: Overseeing daily activities across the core business to ensure efficiency and scalability.Team Leadership: Managing cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.Performance Management: Developing and monitoring key operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.RequirementsEducation: Degree in Industrial Engineering from a top-tier university.Experience: 3–10 years of experience in a relevant function, including project management, process and system scoping/implementation, and resource management.Leadership: Experience in people management (direct or indirect) is preferred.Operational Exposure: Familiarity with high-volume operational environments, such as warehousing, retail, wholesale, or agrifood.Adaptability: An open-minded approach to embracing new ways of working, including the application of AI to drive efficiency.BenefitsNile offers competitive remuneration, with opportunities to advance your career within a fast-growing company.We offer a vibrant work environment where you get to collaborate with highly motivative team members.
About Nile.ag
Nile’s mission is to enhance the livelihoods of both farmers and consumers throughout Africa. By providing a digital ecosystem that streamlines trading and transactions, we help farmers improve their economic viability while ensuring food remains affordable for consumers. Our all-in-one application allows farmers to sell produce, access funds, and manage input procurement and financing.
We are a high-growth company backed by institutional investors, including Naspers and the Dutch Development Bank (FMO). Our founding team brings together experience from world-class organizations such as Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Luno. Learn more about us at www.nile.ag/about
Our Team & Culture
We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about fundamentally transforming Africa’s food systems. Nile’s work environment is fast-paced, modern, and fun, reflecting the nature of our high-growth business. We operate daily based on our core values, which form the foundation of all our decisions.
The role
At Nile, we view roles as opportunities for personal development; as our business evolves, so will your role. We are currently seeking a Head of Operations to report directly to our Managing Director and serve as a member of our Exco. Given the rapid evolution of our business, this position has the potential to grow into a COO role over time.
The successful applicant will take ownership of the following:
- Process and System Design: Designing and implementing operational processes and systems to support the growth of new business ventures.
- Innovation: Leveraging technology and AI applications to optimize operational workflows.
- Oversight: Overseeing daily activities across the core business to ensure efficiency and scalability.
- Team Leadership: Managing cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Performance Management: Developing and monitoring key operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering from a top-tier university.
- Experience: 3–10 years of experience in a relevant function, including project management, process and system scoping/implementation, and resource management.
- Leadership: Experience in people management (direct or indirect) is preferred.
- Operational Exposure: Familiarity with high-volume operational environments, such as warehousing, retail, wholesale, or agrifood.
- Adaptability: An open-minded approach to embracing new ways of working, including the application of AI to drive efficiency.
Benefits
- Nile offers competitive remuneration, with opportunities to advance your career within a fast-growing company.
- We offer a vibrant work environment where you get to collaborate with highly motivative team members.
Nile is a B2B e-commerce platform that enables direct trades between buyers and sellers of fresh produce.Nile's technology and data enables complex transactions to be easy and safe and supports the flows of fresh produce across different regions.
Nile is a B2B e-commerce platform that enables direct trades between buyers and sellers of fresh produce.
Nile's technology and data enables complex transactions to be easy and safe and supports the flows of fresh produce across different regions.
