General Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks a General Manager to oversee strategies and ensure financial sustainability. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and extensive management experience in the transport sector. Responsibilities include developing business strategies, overseeing resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a B degree, preferably with an MBA, and show readiness for extended hours and travel. Competitive package offered, negotiable up to R1,500,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable management experience.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, propose, and advise on BU strategies and policies.
• Ensure profitability through financial planning and budgeting.
• Oversee scheduling and delivery of services.
• Implement a comprehensive marketing strategy.
• Enforce health and safety policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

B degree

Post Graduate Qualification (MBA preferred)

Job description

Overview

General Manager

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Location: Gauteng

Cost to Company: R1 500 000 per annum - negotiable

Our client, a seasoned and large business with a staff compliment of over 2500 in the transport and logistics industry, has a vacancy for an experienced General Manager who is a strategist but with a hands-on approach. For applications and enquiries email [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Develop, propose, and advise on Business Unit (BU) strategies and policies that align with both internal goals and external market demands, ensuring alignment with the Company’s overall strategic direction.
• Ensure the profitability and financial sustainability of the BU through sound financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and adherence to robust financial management principles and practices.
• Oversee and optimise the use of available resources in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of operations to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of services.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of the overall maintenance plan to ensure asset reliability and operational continuity, while maximising resource efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Oversee effective workforce planning and ensure optimal staff utilisation, including performance management, training and development, and alignment of human resources with operational needs.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy aimed at growing existing services, identifying new opportunities, enhancing market share, and strengthening customer engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act by enforcing health and safety policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the Business Unit.
• Build, maintain, and nurture strong communication and working relationships with internal departments, customers, partners, and other external stakeholders, while applying stakeholder engagement strategies and conflict resolution practices as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• B degree
• Post Graduate Qualification e.g. MBA strongly preferred
• 10 years + applicable management experience
• Willing to work extended working hours and travel regularly due to operational requirements
• If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful.