General Manager

Smith Garb and Associates CC; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A Family Office in Paarl is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a diverse investment portfolio. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to represent the Family Office at shareholder engagements. With a minimum of five years' experience in sectors such as Private Wealth Management or Banking, the ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication skills and professionalism. The role entails occasional local and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Private Wealth Management, Banking, Management Consulting, Auditing, or Hospitality Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily affairs and interests of the Family Office.
• Represent the Family Office as a shareholder at selected meetings and on various boards.
• Travel locally and internationally as required.

Skills

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

Good administrative and numerical skills

Education

BCom degree

Job description

لېلو General Manager – Family Office

Paarl, Western Cape

A Family Office is seeking to appoint a General Manager. This role offers the opportunity to manage the daily affairs of a diverse investment portfolio and to represent the Family Office at shareholder and board-level engagements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in one or more of the following sectors:

1. Private Wealth Management
2. Banking
3. Management Consulting
4. Auditing
5. Hospitality Management

Additional Qualifications (Advantageous but Not Required)

• Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
• Actuarial Science
• BCom Mathematics
• Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily affairs and interests of the Family Office
• Represent the Family Office as a shareholder at selected meetings and on various boards
• Family Office Business Activities
• Willing to travel locally two to four times per year and internationally once or twice per year, as required

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of emotional maturity and professionalism
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Good administrative and numerical skills, with a sound understanding of financial statements

Personal Attributes

• Highly presentable, professional, dynamic, and trustworthy
• Able to work independently and as part ofApesar a team
• Strong interpersonal and people‑management skills
• Comfortable engaging with high‑profile business partners, shareholders, asset managers, bankers, professional consultants, clients, and junior staff