Forenota vs hiring an assistant or ops manager
A good person does far more than Forenota. Forenota handles the remembering and chasing, and makes an ops manager's day easier, not redundant.
| Hiring an assistant or ops manager | Forenota | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | About R9,000 to R15,000 (assistant), about R26,000 (ops manager) | From R899, excl VAT |
| Judgement and relationships | Yes | No, people decide |
| Talks to customers and suppliers | Yes | No, internal only |
| Available after hours and on leave | Not usually | Within your quiet hours |
| Ramp-up | Weeks to months | About a week |
| Remembers every date | As well as anyone can | Every time |
Many teams use both: Forenota keeps the ops manager's list honest and the chasing off their plate. Salary figures: Indeed SA and SA salary guides, 2026.
When hiring an assistant or ops manager is the better choice
- You need someone to talk to customers or suppliers.
- The work needs judgement, negotiation or hands on site.
- You need someone physically in the office.