General Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for their logistics operations in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of senior leadership experience in logistics, particularly in retail distribution, with a proven track record in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This full-time position requires strategic leadership to optimize performance and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial performance and manage profit and loss.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through logistics.
• Optimize the logistics network for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Logistics Management

Warehouse Management

Profit & Loss Management

Operational Optimization

Education

3‑year Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

General Manager

Job Objectives :

• Lead the Centurion DCs financial performance by managing profit and loss budgeting and cost control to ensure sustainable business growth and shareholder value.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through on-time in-full and quality deliveries to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Optimise the logistics network by balancing availability cost and inventory to enable a responsive integrated supply chain.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement through innovation and process enhancement to improve execution and reduce risk.
• Identify and implement business opportunities that create competitive advantage and profit growth in support of strategic objectives.
• Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders through cross-functional collaboration aligned with logistics and business goals.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop high-performing diverse teams by building competence and capacity and fostering a culture of growth and inclusion.
• Achieve shrinkage and wastage targets through effective controls and accountability to support financial performance.
• Maintain and uphold SHEQ standards ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and internal requirements.

Experience

• 5-8 years in a senior leadership role within logistics or operations preferably in retail distribution. Proven management experience of a large-scale site
• (44000 m) with high-volume throughput.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on operational logistics experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams in a unionised environment.
• Strong background in warehouse management within retail distribution.
• Track record of WMS implementation or rollout including change management and system integration.
• Experience in complex fine picking operations focused on accuracy and speed.
• Experience in digital transformation and operational optimisation including automation data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A 3‑year Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in one of the following fields:
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management
  • Industrial Engineering

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Hospitality Experience,Interviewing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1