General Manager

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee operational activities, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, at least 10 years of experience in management, and relevant qualifications. This role includes optimizing business performance and development of staff.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in general/operational management environment.
• Strong financial and operational background is required.
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities of the processing plants.
• Manage operating budgets for cost optimization.
• Oversee employee relations and staff development.
• Ensure site-wide legal compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Operational management

Project management

Education

Accounting or engineering qualification

MBA

Job description

Overview

General Manager

R2.5m - R2.8m plus incentives

Cape Town

Superb career opportunity with highly successful, medium sized manufacturer. Reporting to the Group MD you will be responsible for the manufacturing, production and related site-based support activities, including engineering and workshop functions with a specific focus on corporate governance and complying with the statutory and legal requirements of a modern business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and control the operational activities of the processing plants to achieve the business’ financial and operational objectives.
• Manage operating budgets, including cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize raw materials and available resources.
• Overall responsibility for employee relations and staff development.
• Optimize business performance and translate strategy into effective action plans and ensure site-wide legal compliance
• Lead interactions with local authorities

Qualifications

• An accounting OR engineering qualification (4 years plus) and/or MBA will be an advantage
• Strong Financial and Operational background
• At least 10 years’ experience in general/operational management environment
• Sound technical background
• Project Management experience, including international
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation and previous experience in an Organised Labour environment