Project Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and facilities management company in Durban is seeking a candidate with a strong background in hospitality and food service management. Responsibilities include overseeing catering operations, developing strategies for business growth, and maintaining high operational standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in similar environments, strong leadership skills, and excellent client relationship management abilities. This is a full-time role requiring a proactive and innovative approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• 2-3 years project or senior management experience in the healthcare sector.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to catering managers and staff.
• Ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships.
• Develop medium and long-term strategies to grow the business.
• Comply with budgetary requirements within financial guidelines.

Skills

Sound business acumen

Excellent client relations

Experience in upmarket functions and events management

Experience in high quality mass production

Previous experience in the food service industry

Performance management

Financial analysis

Computer proficiency

Human resources management

Strong presentation skills

Ability to build and maintain a motivated team

Education

Matric certificate

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• To provide effective leadership to catering managers and their team of catering staff.
• To ensure the company image is projected through excellent client relationships, quality of service, product and productivity.
• Develop medium and long-term strategies to grow the business in conjunction with the operations manager as well as the district manager.
• Comply with the divisions budgetary requirements within the financial guidelines.
• Understand and maintain all financial aspects of the business – budgeting, forecasting.
• Understand and implement company standards, policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• To work and operate in a stressful environment and perform well under pressure.
• Ensure quality control is in accordance with the company standards.
• Oversee cash management (control of debtors, stock checks and cash checks etc).
• Effect profit growth in all areas of responsibility.
• Meeting agreed deadlines with regards to submission of forecasts, profit and loss’s etc.
• Human resources management (including I.R., training and development) and performance management.
• Operational standards – Maintain and improve on operational standards as agreed.
• Meeting all quality / star grading standards within the areas of responsibility, as per Tsebo Grading checklist and KRAs within the Performance Management Scheme.
• Ensure smooth running of Biometrics system
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility

Skills and Competencies

• Sound business acumen.
• Excellent client relations
• Experience in upmarket functions and events management.
• Experience in high quality mass production.
• Previous experience in the food service industry essential.
• Operational Standards: Performance management, financial analysis, computer proficiency & human resources.
• Entrepreneurial skills: Strategic management, Outcome focus & productivity.
• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface, managing group process, communication skills (verbal and written) & organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Flexibility with respect to working hours.
• Ability to build and maintain a motivated team in a dynamic environment.
• Innovative approach to streamlining systems.

Qualifications

• Min of 5 years’ experience in a similar environment
• 2-3 years project or Senior management experience in Healthcare Sector
• Minimum matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge of legislation relevant to the industry
• Business Management principles, including proven financial skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Computer literate & excellent people and customer service skills
• Understand back of house and kitchen brigade