General Manager

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned golf club in South Africa is looking for a dynamic General Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, enhancing guest experiences, and driving profitability. Candidates should have relevant business management qualifications and industry knowledge, along with strong leadership and marketing skills. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of an esteemed golf course.

Qualifications

• Relevant business management qualification required.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Demonstrated successful strategic planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to increase revenue and enhance membership value.
• Oversee daily operations and financial performance.
• Ensure a highly satisfactory guest experience.

Skills

Business management

Marketing and sales

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Relevant business management qualification

Job description

Paarl Golf Club is a 27-hole course located in the Paarl Winelands region. The Club has a warm tradition of friendliness and has enthusiastically welcomed visitors throughout its 117 years of existence. The Club takes great care of its course framed by mountains, rivers and vineyards.

Paarl Golf Club is looking for a dynamic, experienced General Manager to oversee operations, enhance the golf experience and drive profitability. The candidate will report to the Board of Directors and various committees.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic leadership and business management – develop strategic plans to increase revenue, decrease costs, and enhance performance and membership value
• Oversight of daily operations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with members and ensure member satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing return on investment
• Ensure a highly satisfactory guest experience
• Operations and facility management
• Management of :

Food and beverage

Events and functions

Golf operations

Course maintenance

Contracts with service providers

Oversee the club’s financial performance and ensure profitability

Manage employee performance and foster a high-performance culture

Develop marketing strategies and leverage marketing platforms to promote Paarl Golf Club

Requirements

Relevant business management qualification

Industry knowledge and experience (golf and / or hospitality)

Technical golf course knowledge (turf, agronomic and fleet)

Marketing and sales experience

Proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrated successful strategic planning and implementation

Proven experience in managing budgets and financial forecasting

Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

Strong leadership and management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Ability to mentor and motivate team members