Group General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Group General Manager to oversee a premium sports complex, hotels, and warehouses. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of multi-business management experience, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership skills. Key responsibilities include providing strategic oversight, optimizing performance, and enhancing team effectiveness. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact multiple business units in a dynamic environment.

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, identify growth opportunities, and ensure cost control measures.

Skills

Multi-business management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Operational excellence

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.