General Manager

HC Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager in Johannesburg to lead and implement the academy’s strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of senior leadership experience in education or related sectors, demonstrating strong financial acumen and innovative teaching strategies. Applicants must possess a degree in business or finance and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Senior Leadership roles, ideally in Education or Training sectors.
• Ability to develop & implement a forward-thinking plan.
• Experience in corporate education or mission-driven institutions required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the academy’s commercial expansion plan.
• Oversee a productive team and cultivate a culture of excellence.
• Ensure operational effectiveness and financial sustainability.

Skills

Senior Leadership

Financial Acumen

Business Acumen

Digital Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business, Finance or related field

Job description

Overview

DBN000160 – GENERAL MANAGER - ALBERTON

Required Qualifications

• A Degree in Business, Finance or related field
• Min 10 years in Senior Leadership roles, preferably within Education, Training or Professional Development sectors - Essential
• Financial, Business and Commercial Acumen - Essential
• Digital and Technological Literacy
• Experience in corporate education, learning and development, or a mission-driven educational institution – Essential
• Must have the ability to develop & implement a forward-thinking plan in line with industry trends & the client's objective

Technical Competencies and Responsibilities

• Creating and carrying out the company’s commercial expansion plan and strategic vision for the academy.
• Overseeing a productive team while cultivating a culture of cooperation and excellence.
• Ensuring operational effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Encouraging innovation in teaching strategies and company growth.
• Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and business leaders to establish the company as a pioneer in the field.
• Ensuring that the company complies with all applicable laws and rules.
• Making sure risks are adequately controlled and reduced
• Ensuring appropriate and long-lasting governance is in place.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent Leadership capabilities
• Attention to detail / accuracy / timeliness
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proactive mindset
• First class Communication skills
• Credibility & presence
• Analysis & diagnostic investigative nature

PLEASE NOTE : Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.