Soweto General Manager: Growth, Ops & Strategy

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Executive car

Travel allowances

Career advancement

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a visionary General Manager to lead operations and strategic initiatives for the business unit. The role demands a strong leader who can drive profitability, foster a high-performance culture, and oversee operations, finance, sales and HR.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, a proven track record of growth, and the ability to steer strategy, budgeting and executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• MBA or related field required.
• 10+ years of leadership in General Management or executive roles.
• Proven ability to drive growth, profitability and efficiency.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve objectives and maximize profitability.
• Oversee all operational functions, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L.
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities and market trends.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment aligned with company values.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Financial management

Operational excellence

Education

MBA or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a visionary General Manager to lead operations and strategic initiatives for the business unit. The role demands a strong leader who can drive profitability, foster a high-performance culture, and oversee operations, finance, sales and HR.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, a proven track record of growth, and the ability to steer strategy, budgeting and executive decision-making.