General Manager

Vilama - Business, HR and Tax Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Durban is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations, optimize processes, and manage resources. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field. Responsibilities include strategic planning, quality control, and reporting to senior management. Interested applicants should contact via email, mentioning 'General Manager' in the subject line.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and implement long-term financial projections.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and optimize processes.
• Manage and mentor teams, focusing on development.
• Prepare and present reports on operational performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Purpose:

Ensuring the smooth, efficient, and profitable operation of an organization by overseeing daily activities, optimizing processes, managing resources, and driving the achievement of organizational goals. To ensure the smooth and efficient running of a company's daily operations. Oversee various aspects, including daily activities, optimizing processes, managing resources, ensuring quality control, and driving the achievement of organizational goals. have the ability to identify and resolve operational issues.

Key Performance Area

• Overseeing Daily Operations: Managing day-to-day activities and ensuring that processes run smoothly.
• Process Optimization: Identifying inefficiencies in workflows and implementing strategies to improve productivity and quality.
• Resource Management: Managing budgets, inventory, and other resources to optimize resource allocation.
• Quality Control: Implementing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure products or services meet standards.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals and improve overall performance.
• Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Budget Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Reporting: Preparing and presenting reports on operational performance to senior management.
• Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving operational issues and bottlenecks.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with various stakeholders, including teams, management, and external vendors.
• Negotiation: Negotiating contracts with vendors and service providers to secure favorable agreements.

Qualifications and Experience Indicator

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (Master's degree preferred).

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term financial projections for the organization.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Understanding of best practices, processes, and quality control measures.
• Experience in managing and controlling budgets.
• Experience in the specific industry relevant to the role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently manage a branches with less or no supervision.
• Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing tasks.
• Risk management
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Ethical conduct
• Change Management
• Technology Proficiency
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations
• Leadership: Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.

Operational Excellence:

• Produce presentable accurate and high-quality work at all times
• Follow processes without fail
• Produce new initiatives / processes to improve on all-round effectiveness and performance of a research unit
• Uphold high personal and ethical standards
• High level of professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Ability to build trust, Respect, confidentiality
• Hands-on and practical approach with attention to detail
• Service delivery attitude

Please Note: When applying, send e mail to [e-mail] please state (General Manager) on the subject line for ease of reference.

If you have not heard from us 2 weeks after the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest, we wish you well in your career and future endeavors.