General Manager

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG/Retail sector is seeking an experienced General Manager for their Gqeberha branch, responsible for team building, operations, and financial management. Candidates must have a proven management history, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a relevant qualification and experience in the food service or retail industry.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a food service, warehouse/logistics, or retail environment.
• 5 years’ experience in a management role.
• Relevant food and wholesale experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and finance administration.
• Oversee operations and customer care.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Planning skills and accuracy

Problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle pressure

Self-reliant and responsible

Cultural sensitivity

Service orientation

Accountability for all work performed

Excellent people skills

Time management skills

Education

Relevant post-graduate qualification

Grade / Matric

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview:

Our client in the FMCG/Retail sector is looking to employ a General Manager for their Gqeberha branch. They are in need of a strong leader who possesses the ability to build a team. Sales Management experience will be a distinct advantage, as well as an above average understanding in Operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade / Matric
• Relevant post-graduate qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a food service, warehouse/logistics, or retail environment
• 5 years’ experience in a management role
• Relevant computer experience, specifically Excel
• Relevant food and wholesale experience
• Packaging experience will be an advantage

Competencies / Skills

• Financial management
• Planning skills and accuracy
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure
• Self-reliant and responsible
• Cultural sensitivity
• Service orientation
• Accountability for all work performed
• Excellent people skills and staff development
• Time management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Budgets
• Finance and administration
• Operations and customer care
• Staff management
• Health and Safety
• General