General Manager

Smith Garb & Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A Family Office is looking for a General Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a diverse investment portfolio. The role requires a BCom degree and at least five years of experience in relevant sectors such as Private Wealth Management or Banking. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position also involves representing the Family Office in high-level meetings and travel as needed. This is a critical role for a professional seeking to make impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ work experience in Private Wealth Management, Banking, Management Consulting, Auditing, or Hospitality Management.
• Additional qualifications such as Chartered, Actuarial Science, or BCom Mathematics are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily affairs and interests of the Family Office.
• Represent the Family Office 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

High level of emotional maturity and professionalism

Education

BCom degree

Job description

SUMMARY

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.

POSITION INFO

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in one or more of the following sectors:
• Private Wealth Management
• Banking
• Management Consulting
• Auditing
• Hospitality Management

Additional Qualifications (Advantageous but Not Required)

• Chartered
• Actuarial Science
• BCom Mathematics
• Quantity

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 of 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