Regional General Manager, Port Elizabeth

Edelweiss Recruitment Specialists; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national consultancy organisation is seeking a Director to oversee Eastern Cape operations, with potential growth into the Western Cape or Gauteng. The role requires strategic leadership in supply chain services, team development, and driving business growth through client engagement. Ideal candidates will have a business-related degree, senior operational management experience, and a strong commercial acumen. This position offers a market-related package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven senior operational or regional management experience.
• Exceptional track record in developing people and building effective teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regional leadership across various operations.
• Drive regional business growth through proactive client engagement.
• Ensure operational excellence across all service lines.

Skills

Senior operational management experience

Business development acumen

Team development and leadership

Operational excellence

Client relationship management

Financial management

Education

Business, Commerce, or related degree

Job description

Director at Edelweiss Recruitment Specialists

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Regional General Manager to oversee Eastern Cape operations for a leading national consultancy organisation.

This is a high-impact, executive leadership role with a clear growth trajectory into the Western Cape or Gauteng, offering the opportunity to shape regional strategy and drive sustainable business growth.

Your Role

Provide strategic regional leadership across operations in supply chain services, technology-enabled security, retail (and other) facilities services, and industrial cleaning.

Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams, ensuring talent growth and a culture of accountability.

Drive regional business growth through proactive client engagement and identification of new opportunities.

Ensure operational excellence across all service lines, with strong focus on compliance, quality assurance, and service delivery.

Oversee regional financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, margin management, and performance reporting.

Maintain and strengthen key client relationships to support retention and growth.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned to national strategic objectives.

Ensure adherence to all operational, regulatory, health & safety, and company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven senior operational or regional management experience.
• Business, Commerce, or related degree essential.
• Exceptional track record in developing people and building effective teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on business development and results delivery.
• Confident operating in a fast-paced, multi-service environment.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Remuneration

Market related package.

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to lead a key region, influence organisational growth, and develop your executive career.

Apply now.