Job title : Senior Operations Specialist, Marketplace
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 03, 2025
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- The Operations team at Bolt is fully responsible for strategy, marketplace health, and growth in South Africa. To help us scale even further, we’re looking for a data-driven and results-oriented Senior Operations Specialist – Marketplace with a strong execution mindset to drive operational excellence and shape the future of mobility in South Africa
Main tasks and responsibilities :
Own and manage marketplace performance across key metrics like ETA, Search Coverage, Surge, FO%, and UtilisationEnsure strong supply-demand balance across South Africa and non-LTO cities through pricing simulations, operational levers, and weekly business reviewsSupport category strategy by launching new verticals (e.g., Economy, Comfort, Premium) and optimising performance via pricing and user feedbackMonitor and reduce offline trips and fraud through proactive driver interventions and data-led actionsTrack and manage incentive spend, ensuring alignment with return on investment and local growth goalsPartner with local and HQ teams to improve marketplace efficiency using rider and driver insights, competitor analysis, and structured experimentationAbout you :
You have 4 –7 years of experience in Operations, Startups, Strategy Consulting, or marketplace rolesYou are a strong collaborator with excellent communication skills in EnglishYou are highly analytical and confident with data — strong Excel / Google Sheets skills are a mustYou’re execution-focused and move fast from strategy to actionYou have a strong understanding of South Africa’s mobility landscape and local market dynamicsYou are customer-oriented and driven to improve rider and driver experienceSales / Retail / Business Development jobs