Managing Director

Mindcor-InterSearch; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel and tourism company in South Africa seeks a Managing Director to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. This role requires a visionary leader with deep hospitality roots and experience in logistics, focusing on premium service delivery to top-tier clients. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a strong understanding of the South African luxury hospitality landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hospitality, particularly in logistics and service delivery.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership with a successful track record.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's strategic direction and operations.
• Drive business development and client retention strategies.
• Collaborate with executive team to identify new growth opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business, Logistics, or Hospitality

Job description

Managing Director - Travel & Tourism / Logistics

Our client is a well-established travel & tourism company operating across South Africa, providing premium support services to the luxury hospitality and tourism sector. Their clientele includes top-tier hotels, lodges, and destination management companies. With an entrepreneurial spirit and strong growth ambitions, the company is poised for its next phase of expansion. We are looking for a seasoned executive to take the reins as Managing Director and drive strategic and operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s overall strategic direction, translating vision into actionable plans that deliver measurable growth.
• Oversee and align operations, sales, marketing, and client service teams to ensure delivery of exceptional service to premium hospitality clients.
• Drive business development initiatives, building and nurturing relationships within the luxury hospitality, hotel, and tourism sectors.
• Champion client retention and account growth strategies, with direct oversight of key accounts and partnerships.
• Guide the company through corporate transitions, succession planning, and long-term strategic development.
• Provide strong leadership and foster a high-performance culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Collaborate with the Chairman and executive team to identify new markets and growth opportunities in B2B logistics and hospitality services.

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and grow high-value client relationships across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, driving long-term partnership and commercial success
• High EQ and leadership maturity, with the ability to build trust and inspire high-performing teams.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, ideally with a focus on logistics, transport, or service delivery into the hotel and tourism sector.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, with a proven track record of scaling operations and growing a business.
• Demonstrated experience in B2B sales and marketing, with a strong ability to identify opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of the South African luxury hospitality landscape, with established industry relationships.
• Proven experience managing through corporate transitions, mergers, or succession planning.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Logistics, or Hospitality is preferred.

This role requires daily on-site presence in Cape Town. Applicants must be based in the Western Cape or willing to relocate.

If you’re a visionary leader with deep roots in hospitality and the strategic acumen to lead a people-centric, high-growth organisation - this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Join our client in shaping the future of luxury hospitality logistics in South Africa.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not received a response within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your details will be retained for consideration in future roles that match your profile.

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