Growth-Driven General Manager | Hands-On Leader

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 781,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

On Line Personnel is sourcing a General Manager for a Port Elizabeth based operation. The role holds overall responsibility for the business, directing sales, operations and financial performance to achieve growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on leadership with strategic vision, managing budgets, negotiating contracts and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in managing a business or division.
• Strong financial oversight including budgets and gross profit.
• Proven leadership and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful management and performance of the business
• Drive sales, business development, key account management and customer relationships
• Oversee suppliers, product branding and commercial relationships
• Lead and manage mergers, acquisitions and business negotiations
• Negotiate contracts and identify new business opportunities
• Take ownership of budgets, gross profit, financial statistics and business performance
• Prepare and present meaningful financial and operational information at management meetings
• Build and nurture strong, long‑standing relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for growth, improvement and increased profitability
• Think strategically while remaining firmly connected to the day‑to‑day operation of the business

Skills

General management

Financial management

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Degree/Diploma

Job description

On Line Personnel is sourcing a General Manager for a Port Elizabeth based operation. The role holds overall responsibility for the business, directing sales, operations and financial performance to achieve growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on leadership with strategic vision, managing budgets, negotiating contracts and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.