Managing Director

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the perishable products industry is seeking a Managing Director to lead operations from their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in a senior managerial role. Responsibilities include executing business strategy, managing financial performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships. A degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience are required. A passion for quality service and the ability to innovate are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years experience in a senior leadership role.
• Hands-on and resilient approach.
• Passion for quality service.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategy with the Board of Directors.
• Lead cross-functional teams and oversee logistics operations.
• Manage financial performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Operational improvement

Relationship building

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Seeking a value-driven MD to lead the business and teams with your strong leadership skills and experience.

An innovative service provider specialising in the perishable products industry, is seeking a values-driven Managing Director to lead the business from their head office in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable business performance, strengthening global partnerships and ensuring operational excellence across all functions. The ideal candidate is a people-focused, values-led leader with strong strategic insight, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships both within the business and with external stakeholders such as producers and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Executing the strategy as set in conjunction with the Board of Directors
• Leading cross-functional teams and overseeing global logistics operations
• Managing financial performance
• Building and maintaining client, producer, stakeholder relationships
• Driving innovation and continuous operational improvement
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management
• All other task related to the role will be discussed during the interview

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of 5-8 years experience in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated commercial acumen
• Exceptional emotional intelligence
• A hands-on and resilient approach
• Passion for quality service
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally

This role is exciting, interesting and right for a dynamic MD that can steer the company forward with strong leadership abilities. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Apply and our team will be in touch to discuss your CV and skillset and suitable candidates will be interviewed. Thank You.