Group General Manager

MAESTRIA Recruitment & Consulting Tanzania; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Group General Manager to oversee multiple businesses, including a sports complex and hotels. The role requires 10+ years of experience in multi-business management, proven leadership skills, and strong financial acumen. Responsibilities include strategic oversight, operational guidance, and team performance management. The ideal candidate is fluent in English, with knowledge of Swahili as an advantage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-business management, ideally in hospitality, sports, logistics, or retail.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles, overseeing multiple operations.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to optimize business performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to the General Managers across all business units.
• Monitor performance, optimize efficiency, and implement best practices.
• Analyze financial reports and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Multi-business management

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership development

Job description

Overview

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Open to expatriates

To be filled ASAP

We are hiring a Group General Manager to oversee and support the leadership of multiple businesses, including a premium sports complex, hotels, and warehouses. Each business has its own General Manager in place—the Group GM will provide strategic oversight, leadership, and operational guidance, allowing the owner to focus on other priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide direction and support to the General Managers across all business units, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor performance, optimize efficiency, and implement best practices across the group.
• Financial & Business Performance: Analyze financial reports, identify growth opportunities, and ensure cost control measures are in place.
• Process Improvement: Standardize operations where necessary and introduce improvements for better efficiency.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Act as a key advisor to the owner, managing challenges and making strategic recommendations.
• People & Culture: Ensure strong leadership development and team performance across all units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-business management, ideally in hospitality, sports, logistics, or retail.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles, overseeing multiple operations.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to optimize business performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for business growth and operational excellence.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.