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Founder’s Executive Assistant (Growth Track to Operations Manager) Jobs in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda at Billionaire Surge
Title: Founder’s Executive Assistant (Growth Track to Operations Manager)
Company: Billionaire Surge
Location: Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional individual to become the founder's trusted representative in Uganda.
This is not a typical office assistant role. You will work directly with the founder to help launch businesses, coordinate projects, supervise people, attend meetings, solve problems, and ensure work gets done even when the founder is outside Uganda.
If you are ambitious, resourceful, and enjoy building businesses rather than simply maintaining them, this role offers significant opportunities for growth. Outstanding performance can lead to promotion into an Operations Manager or senior leadership position as the organisation expands.
Key ResponsibilitiesFounder Support
- Act as the founder's representative in Uganda.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the founder.
- Provide clear written, photo, and video updates.
- Coordinate the founder's projects and priorities.
- Follow up until assigned tasks are completed.
Business Development
- Identify new business opportunities.
- Meet suppliers and negotiate favourable prices.
- Research markets and competitors.
- Prepare quotations and business comparisons.
- Build relationships with partners and service providers.
Operations
- Coordinate daily business activities.
- Recruit and supervise staff where required.
- Monitor project timelines and budgets.
- Inspect completed work before payments are approved.
- Help establish efficient systems and processes.
Administration
- Prepare reports and presentations.
- Maintain organised records.
- Manage schedules and appointments.
- Assist with planning meetings and events.
- Handle confidential information professionally.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication skills.
- Is highly organised and pays attention to detail.
- Can solve problems independently.
- Is confident dealing with professionals at all levels.
- Learns quickly and adapts easily.
- Is comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and AI tools such as ChatGPT.
- Has at least 2 years of professional work experience.
- Holds a Bachelor's degree (preferred but not essential if experience demonstrates exceptional ability).
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate is:
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Self-motivated.
- Resourceful.
- Calm under pressure.
- Professional in appearance and conduct.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Comfortable taking responsibility.
- Passionate about building successful businesses.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year you should be able to:
- Coordinate multiple business projects successfully.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Recruit and oversee small teams where needed.
- Reduce the founder's operational workload.
- Ensure projects continue moving smoothly in the founder's absence.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work directly with an entrepreneur building multiple businesses across different industries.
You will gain practical experience in business strategy, project management, operations, negotiation, recruitment, and leadership while helping shape companies from the ground up.
As the organisation grows, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership roles, and improved compensation based on performance.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV.
- A cover letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for this role.
- A short 2–3 minute video introducing yourself and describing a time you solved a difficult problem using your own initiative. (Send this on Whatsapp and add your full names: +256760592364)
- Email to send applications to : [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
