General Manager â Temporary Employment Services experience a must

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Coast Personnel in Cape Town seeks a General Manager with Temporary Employment Services experience to drive growth, oversee operations, and manage profitability across contracts in the Western Cape.

The role requires a BCom degree, matric, and a proven 10 years in outsourcing/TES with strong commercial acumen, budgeting, and leadership. Some travel may be required to Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant degree are required.
• At least 10 years in outsourcing/TES or related services.
• P&L ownership and budget management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven growth history.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute business strategy to drive growth, market expansion, and new revenue streams.
• Oversee full operational performance, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across contracts.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability.
• Drive business development, client retention, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and report on business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with OHS, regulatory, and client-specific requirements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & P&L

Commercial acumen

Communication

Organisational skills

Multi-priority management

Formation

BCom degree

Matric

Outils

Excel

MS Office

Social media strategy

Description du poste

General Manager – Temporary Employment Services experience a must

A General Manager is required in Cape Town with Temporary Employment Services experience.Preference will only be given to candidates already living and established in Cape Town and familiar with the broader Western Cape commercial and operational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute business strategy to drive growth, market expansion, and new revenue streams
• Oversee full operational performance, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and service excellence across contracts
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability
• Drive business development, client retention, and stakeholder relationship management
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and report on business outcomes
• Ensure compliance with OHS, regulatory, and client-specific requirements

Requirements:

• Matric
• BCom degree (Business Management, Finance, or similar), with strong commercial and operational experience.
• Proven 10 yrs experience within outsourcing, TES, or a related services-driven industry
• Proven experience managing budgets, financial performance, and profitability (P&L ownership)
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business growth
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and exposure to social media strategy
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organised, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure
• Own vehicle
• Based in Cape Town, with occasional travel required to Gauteng

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive, negotiable salary
• Clear pathway to full operational leadership
• High-impact role with visibility and influence on business growth
• Entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment