General Manager

Fenris Personnel; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Gauteng seeks an experienced General Manager with a strategic yet hands-on approach. The role involves overseeing management functions, developing strategies for financial sustainability, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate qualifications preferred, and 10 years of management experience. Negotiable salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years applicable management experience required.
• Willing to work extended hours and travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general management and control functions.
• Develop and advise on BU strategies and policies.
• Ensure financial sustainability through budgeting and planning.
• Optimize resource use for efficient service delivery.
• Implement marketing and business development strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Management Experience

Profit & Loss Management

Retail Management

Restaurant Management

Hospitality Experience

Recruiting

Interviewing

Employment & Labor Law

Sanitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA)

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a seasoned and large business with a staff compliment of over 2500 in the transport and logistics industry, has a vacancy for an experienced General Manager who is a strategist but with a hands-on approach. For applications and enquiries, email.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General Management and Control Functions of the Business Unit
• Develop, propose, and advise on Business Unit (BU) strategies and policies that align with both internal goals and external market demands, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategic direction.
• Ensure the profitability and financial sustainability of the BU through sound financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and adherence to robust financial management principles and practices.
• Oversee and optimise the use of available resources in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of operations to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of services.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of the overall maintenance plan to ensure asset reliability and operational continuity while maximising resource efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Oversee effective workforce planning and ensure optimal staff utilisation, including performance management, training, development, and alignment of human resources with operational needs.
• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy aimed at growing existing services, identifying new opportunities, enhancing market share, and strengthening customer engagement.
• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act by enforcing health and safety policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the Business Unit.
• Build, maintain, and nurture strong communication and working relationships with internal departments, customers, partners, and other external stakeholders, while applying stakeholder engagement strategies and conflict resolution practices as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Postgraduate qualification, e.g., MBA, strongly preferred
• 10 years applicable management experience
• Willing to work extended hours and travel regularly due to operational requirements

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

RCTC per annum - Negotiable

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience, Hospitality Experience, Interviewing, Management Experience, Profit & Loss, Employment & Labor Law, Sanitation, Leadership Experience, P&L Management, Restaurant Management, Retail Management, Recruiting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1