Regional Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent in Mpumalanga, Mbombela area seeks a Regional Manager to oversee the Northern Region, focusing on costs, systems, structure, strategy implementation, policy making and operational efficiency. This mid‑level position requires strong leadership and hands‑on execution.

You will manage budgets, resources (people, equipment, premises) and drive KPIs while maintaining excellent customer relations and adherence to ISO specifications.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred.
• Business management diploma/degree preferred.
• 5 years regional middle/senior management experience in the road freight industry.
• Knowledge of operating operational equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional budgets and ensure efficient deployment of resources.
• Manage people, equipment, and premises within the region.
• Set goals with branches and conduct regular reviews.
• Ensure KPIs are met and customer relations are maintained.
• Implement ISO specifications and uphold high operating standards.

Skills

Independent work

Planning & organising

Generalist mgmt (Finance/Admin/HR)

Senior-level communication

Commercial & financial acumen

Industrial relations

MS Office advanced

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Business management diploma/degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Managing and developing the Northern Region in terms of costs, systems, structure, strategy
implementation, policy making and operational efficiency. This position operates at a mid-practicelevel.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Operational efficiency and effectiveness across the region. The efficiency of the region
  depends on how effectively and economically concrete resources are deployed.
• The resources to be managed include a set of people, equipment, and premises;
• TheRegional Manager must:oversees budgets that relate directly to the flow of work he or she must handle, but,only in exceptionable circumstances, veer between budgets andintroduce new methods, train staff, and manage costs of extra staff time.
  
• Manage and optimize the Region in terms of costs, systems, structure, strategyimplementation and policy making.
  
• Compiling budgets and forecast in consultation with Branch Managers.
  
• Ensuring the region is managed and maintained according to the companies expectationsin terms of KPIs.
  
• Ensuring that good customer relations are maintained.
  
• Carry out all duties in accordance with ISO specifications and ensure that high operatingstandards and service levels are maintained.
  
• Take advice from functional staff re best practice in their field and decide on what ispossible within budget (Escalation Perspective)
  
• Set goals with branches and ensure regular reviews.
  
• Be aware of and responsive to local conditions.
  
• Enforce regional management routines
  
• Implement and manage Management Control Systems

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
  
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (would be advantageous).
• Business ManagementDiploma/Degree will receive preference.
• 5 Years middle / senior management experience in theroad freightindustry.
  
• Knowledge of how to operate operational equipment.

Skills and knowledge:

• Ability to operate independently.
  
• Good planning and organising skills.
  
• Generalist management skills including finance, administration, and human resources.
  
• Ability to communicate and negotiate at a senior level and strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent Commercial and Financial acumen.
  
• Industrial relations skills.
  
• Computer Literate (MS Office at an advanced level)