GENERAL MANAGER - LOGISTICS (NELSPRUIT)

MPRTC; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations and drive strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of senior management experience, including at least 5 years at an executive level, and strong background in transport, logistics, or freight environments. This role involves ensuring compliance with South African regulations, financial management, and leading organizational development. Competitive compensation and a commitment to service excellence are provided.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of senior management experience, including 5+ years at executive level.
• Timber industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations and drive strategic growth.
• Ensure full compliance within the transport and logistics environment.
• Manage financial performance and business growth.

Skills

Strong background in transport, logistics, freight operations

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Master’s)

Job description

SUMMARY :

An experienced General Manager is required to lead overall operations, drive strategic growth, and ensure full compliance within a transport, logistics, or freight environment.

POSITION INFO : Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in , Transport & Logistics, Supply Chain, , or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Master’s) beneficial.
• 10–15 years’ senior management experience, including 5+ years at executive level.
• Timber industry experience.
• Strong background in transport, logistics, freight, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Proven track record in financial management, business growth, and leadership.
• Experience in transformation, team leadership, and organisational development.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Results-driven, resilient, and committed to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with systems, process optimisation, and collaborative partnerships.