General Manager

SAOTA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design studio in Cape Town is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role and a relevant business degree. The position demands strategic thinking, financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills, allowing the right leader to shape the operational excellence of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership or general management role.
• Experience within design, production, or luxury product manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership presence with high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and elevate performance within the operational foundation.
• Shape the design excellence that flourishes at OKHA.
• Ensure high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Business planning

Operational optimization

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Business Degree

Job description

General Manager | OKHA Interiors Location: Cape Town Category: Full-Time | On-Site Job Summary: OKHA is a leading international contemporary furniture and design studio, renowned for creating timeless, sophisticated interiors and meticulously craft…

Essential Skills & Criteria

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership or general management role.
• A Relevant Business Degree is required.
• Experience within design, production, or luxury product manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Proven strategic thinking, financial acumen, and business planning ability.
• Skilled in operational optimization, systems development, and performance management.
• Strong leadership presence with high emotional intelligence and sound judgment.
• Comfortable operating in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Proven ability to forecast, plan, and create continuity strategies.
• Decisive, adaptable, and resilient under pressure.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Highly accurate, efficient, and results-driven.
• Collaborative, dependable, and punctual with an unwavering sense of professionalism and accountability.

Behavioural Criteria

• The General Manager must consistently demonstrate professionalism, fairness, ethical conduct, and responsibility. A high level of accuracy, diligence, and discretion is expected at all times.

Why Join OKHA

At OKHA, you will join a globally respected brand that values innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. You will work alongside a passionate and creative team, shaping the operational foundation that allows design excellence to flourish. This is an opportunity to lead with vision, elevate performance, and leave a tangible impact on a company celebrated for its artistry and precision.