Operations Support Specialist (Retail)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Hollywoodbets scores A on the Alion truth index.
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for an Operations Support Specialist (Retail) to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
With Hollywoodbets You Will:
Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring:
- Expert understanding of Excel and Financial Reporting
Bonus to have:
- Diploma Degree Certificate in Retail, Strategic or project Management
- 3-year experience in Operations, Supply Chain or equivalent experience preferred
What You’ll Do For The Brand:
Branch & Regional Support
Purpose: Keep branches operational and support management teams.
Activities:
- Branch support and assistance
- Regional support visits
- Liaison between Regional Management and Head Office
- Live issue resolution
- Betting support
2. Compliance, Risk & Investigations
Purpose: Protect the business from losses, fraud, and operational failures.
Activities:
- Audit query management.
- Compliance monitoring
- Fraud investigations
- Suspicious transaction investigations
- Robbery and break-in incident management
- Shortage investigations and Recovery processes
- Trend analysis and Risk mitigation
3. Financial Control & Profitability
Purpose: Improve financial performance and reduce unnecessary losses.
Activities:
- Cash management support.
- Write-off monitoring and reporting
- Expense management
- Financial query resolution
- Revenue-generation initiatives
- Profitability analysis
4. Reporting, Analytics & Governance
Purpose: Provide operational visibility and management information.
Activities:
- Weekly and monthly reporting on performance and issues
- Competitor analysis and Headcount reporting
- VIP tracker submissions and Betting risk mitigation
- Trend analysis
- Management information preparation
5. Projects, Process Improvement & Innovation
Purpose: Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Activities:
- New project rollouts
- Process redesign, SOP and Policy development.
- Automation initiatives
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Change management
6. Management Support and Specific Investigations
Purpose: Support Executive Management and execute tasks in specific task teams
Activities:
- Availability: Being on call 24/7 (On cellphone - Unless approved by your line manager of not being available on cellphone) to offer Regions in your portfolio with Operational Support.
Tasks: Undertake operational tasks assigned by Hollywood’s Directors and Executive Managers, including ad-hoc assignments from Management across the entire Hollywoodbets group, ensuring timely completion within specified deadlines
So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!
Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.
Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful