General Manager - Operations

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Housing allowance

Relocation assistance

International travel

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a General Manager with a strong operations background to lead the local business unit. You will shape strategy, drive profitability, and expand market share while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

You will oversee sales, marketing, finance and HR, build a high-performing team, and partner with clients and partners to deliver sustainable growth in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in general management or senior operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing P&Ls and driving business growth.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Extensive experience in market analysis and business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business and operational strategies for the region.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations, including sales, marketing, finance, and human resources.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion within assigned territories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing management team, ensuring operational efficiency and effective resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Market analysis

Business development

P&L management

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished General Manager with a strong background in operations to manage their expanding business in Mossel Bay . This senior role is responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational execution of the business unit, ensuring profitability, market share growth, and stakeholder satisfaction. You will lead diverse teams, drive operational excellence, and implement strategies that enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the Western Cape region. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead and grow a business effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business and operational strategies for the region.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations, including sales, marketing, finance, and human resources.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion within assigned territories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing management team, ensuring operational efficiency and effective resource management.

Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in general management or senior operations leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing P&Ls and driving business growth.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Extensive experience in market analysis and business development.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and a significant profit-sharing bonus scheme.
• Executive benefits package including comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Company housing allowance and relocation assistance if applicable.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• A leadership role with substantial autonomy and impact in a key growth region.