General Manager | Cape Town | Permanent

Edge Executive Search Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group is seeking a General Manager in Cape Town to lead a high-performing operations environment. The role focuses on driving profitability, strengthening client relationships, and delivering exceptional service outcomes.

The successful candidate will oversee strategic execution and operational governance while ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational or general management role.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profit growth.
• Experience managing multiple operational functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational teams to achieve profitability and service delivery targets.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned to organisational objectives.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and operational performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate procurement, production, technical, field, and support services.
• Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder, and community relationships.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior operational or general management role

Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profit growth

Experience managing multiple operational functions and teams

Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans

Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities

Experience managing client relationships and service level agreements

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong people management, coaching, and employee relations experience

Ability to drive organisational change and continuous improvement

Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

Job description

Overview

General Manager | Cape Town | Permanent

Lead a high-performing operations environment where strategy, service excellence, and commercial success go hand in hand. This is an opportunity for an experienced operational leader to drive profitability, strengthen client relationships, and deliver exceptional service outcomes across multiple contracts and regions.

Our client is seeking a commercially astute General Manager to oversee operational performance, strategic execution, and business growth initiatives. The role is responsible for ensuring service delivery excellence, achieving profit targets, managing key stakeholder relationships, and leading a diverse management team across operations, administration, and client-facing functions.

The successful candidate will provide leadership across planning, resource allocation, performance management, service delivery, and operational governance. Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will play a critical role in implementing strategic objectives while maintaining compliance with service level agreements and operational standards.

Our client is a well-established service-driven organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement. The business operates in a dynamic environment where innovation, accountability, and high-performance leadership are highly valued.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage operational teams to achieve profitability and service delivery targets
• Develop and execute strategic business plans aligned to organisational objectives
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and operational performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and contractual obligations
• Coordinate procurement, production, technical, field, and support services
• Build and maintain strong client, stakeholder, and community relationships
• Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and enforce quality standards across all areas of responsibility
• Monitor industry trends and implement best-practice methodologies
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce development, and succession planning initiatives
• Manage employee performance, coaching, and development processes
• Oversee employee relations matters and ensure adherence to company policies

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a senior operational or general management role
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profit growth
• Experience managing multiple operational functions and teams
• Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans
• Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities
• Experience managing client relationships and service level agreements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong people management, coaching, and employee relations experience
• Ability to drive organisational change and continuous improvement
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving capabilities

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent achievement of operational and profitability targets
• Strong compliance with service level agreements and quality standards
• High-performing, engaged, and accountable teams
• Effective execution of strategic business objectives
• Strong customer satisfaction and stakeholder relationships
• Efficient operational processes and resource utilisation
• Sustainable business growth and operational excellence
• Positive workplace culture supported by effective leadership and development

This role is suited to a confident and results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.