Logistics Operations General Manager

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A national logistics company is seeking a Logistics Operations General Manager in Cape Town to manage a major logistics hub. The role involves overseeing operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring financial accountability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of senior management experience in logistics. Strong leadership and analytical skills are required to foster relationships with stakeholders and drive performance. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-volume operation while delivering sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Operations or General Management role within a large logistics organization.
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and P&L ownership.
• Background in logistics, operations, or large-scale enterprise environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all logistics hub operations ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders and the franchisor.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Recruit, onboard, lead, and motivate management and operational teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree – Operations, Business Administration/Management, or a related field

Job description

Logistics Operations General Manager – Cape Town.

Do you have experience managing a major “Logistics Hub” focusing on developing a team and serving as the primary spokesperson cultivating strong, strategic relationships with internal stakeholder and the franchisor?

Our national client’s CPT CBD branch requires a GM within logistics to take full ownership of a high-volume operation and drive top performance!

This role requires your high EQ for team leadership, operations expertise to produce financial results in order to drive efficiency and deliver sustainable growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree – Operations, Business Administration/Management, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior Operations or General Management role within a large, Logistics complex organisation
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and P&L ownership
• Background in Logistics, Operations, or Large-scale Enterprise environments preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and critical-thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, cross-functional initiatives, and change management efforts
• Experience in data modelling and analysis
• Track record of high performance, ownership, and delivery in unstructured environments
• Energetic, action-oriented, and solutions-driven leadership style
• High EQ Emotional Intelligence

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct & oversee all logistic hub operations ensuring efficient, safe, consistent service delivery
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical, scalable solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders as well as the franchisor, ensuring service excellence and customer satisfaction
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives
• Apply a data-driven approach to forecasting, capacity planning, and customer growth initiatives
• Recruit, onboard, lead, and motivate management and operational teams
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear accountability, KPI tracking, and continuous development
• Own full P&L responsibility for the hub, including budgeting, cash flow management, cost control, and financial reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest levels of operational quality
• Identify financial, operational, and people-related risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead change management initiatives across large and diverse teams
• Partner with IT and third-party service providers to deliver enterprise-level systems and tools