TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Operations Assistant

Urban Affairs Coalition

Job Description

We work with individuals in various ways to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency and independent living. Our emergency shelters, housing-focused case management assistance, and referrals to supportive services offer a continuum of care to those in need.

Our community offers a wide array of comprehensive services and resources via our allied partners, which include drug and alcohol treatment services, medical and nursing support, treatment and harm reduction support for community members with a history of mental health problems and or substance abuse, life skills training, financial literacy, housing and job fairs, a wellness program, faith-based support services, and HIV counseling, testing and referral services.

We are available as a transitional support community for those who have been disenfranchised by poverty. Our education-based model addresses the root causes of poverty and homelessness by empowering the individuals we serve to make positive changes in their lives.

Position Summary

The Operations Assistant plays a central role in ensuring the effective coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of operational systems across CFH. Working closely with the Fiscal/Operations Director and Operations Specialist, this role supports procurement, financial tracking, facilities coordination, and administrative operations. The position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, translate complex information into actionable steps, and contribute to a responsive, efficient, and compliant operational environment within a 24/7 service setting.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short-term Disability (STD)
  • Long-term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO and 14 Paid Holidays per year

The candidate for this position may be subject to any of the following screenings as part of the pre-employment process: Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprint, and drug/alcohol screen.

About This Role

Career insights for Operations Research Analysts positions

Salary Benchmark
$83,640/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Complex Problem Solving Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio Minitab Google Docs Microsoft Word macOS Bash Shell script

Job Overview

Date Posted
26 Apr 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Operations Research Analysts Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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