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GENERAL MANAGER STELLENBOSCH, CPT

GENERAL MANAGER STELLENBOSCH, CPT

DO MORE PlacementsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

GENERAL MANAGER - STELLENBOSCH CPT

A well-established company in the logistics and transport industry is looking for an experienced General Manager to join its senior leadership team. This is a critical role for the business and theyre moving quickly to identify the right person.

BENEFITS :

  • Lead the full operational financial and strategic direction of a key business in a stable high-demand industry.
  • Enjoy a highly negotiable and competitive salary package with strong benefits aligned to senior leadership expectations.
  • Drive profitability and efficiency with the autonomy to modernise systems and introduce new ideas.
  • Partner with senior leadership and major clients while building high-performing teams and shaping long-term growth.

If your e a strategic operator who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys building strong teams driving operational excellence and shaping long-term growth you have to explore this opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

The General Manager will lead the full operational financial and strategic management function of the business. This includes shaping and executing strategy driving profitability and cash-flow targets strengthening operational processes overseeing accurate monthly reporting and ensuring the business remains efficient compliant and customer-centric.

You will also play a key role in people leadershipworking with the broader management team on organisational design talent development and ensuring teams are supported and performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies
  • Identify new opportunities and guide the business in realising them
  • Ensure alignment between operational goals and overall strategic direction

    • Financial Management

  • Drive profitability cash flow and budgeting processes
  • Assess risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
  • Oversee monthly reporting on profitability debtors and key operational costs

    • Operational Management

  • Oversee processes policies and procedures across all operations
  • Ensure consistent quality compliance and efficiency

    • People Leadership

  • Oversee organisational structures role allocation succession planning and talent development
  • Support and guide teams through strong communication and performance management

    • Client & Partner Management

  • Build and nurture strategic relationships with customers suppliers and external partners
  • Champion service excellence to ensure strong client satisfaction

    • Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS

  • A relevant degree in Business Management Logistics Commerce or a related field
  • An MBA will be an advantage
  • At least 15 years of industry experience
  • 10 years in a senior leadership role within logistics transport or a similar operational environment
  • Proven track record of achieving profitability targets
  • Strong strategic planning and implementation skills
  • Excellent decision-making ability
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build lasting customer relationships and deliver exceptional service
  • Solid analytical ability and comfort working with financial information
  • A proactive opportunity-driven mindset
  • Confident leadership style with the ability to solve problems creatively

    • Benefits

  • Lead the full operational financial and strategic direction of a key business in a stable high-demand industry.
  • Enjoy a highly negotiable and competitive salary package with strong benefits aligned to senior leadership expectations.
  • Drive profitability and efficiency with the autonomy to modernise systems and introduce new ideas.
  • Partner with senior leadership and major clients while building high-performing teams and shaping long-term growth.

    • Required Skills :

    REQUIREMENTS A relevant degree in Business Management Logistics Commerce or a related field An MBA will be an advantage At least 15 years of industry experience 10 years in a senior leadership role within logistics transport or a similar operational environment Proven track record of achieving profitability targets Strong strategic planning and implementation skills Excellent decision-making ability Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build lasting customer relationships and deliver exceptional service Solid analytical ability and comfort working with financial information A proactive opportunity-driven mindset Confident leadership style with the ability to solve problems creatively

    Required Education :

    REQUIREMENTS A relevant degree in Business Management Logistics Commerce or a related field An MBA will be an advantage At least 15 years of industry experience 10 years in a senior leadership role within logistics transport or a similar operational environment Proven track record of achieving profitability targets Strong strategic planning and implementation skills Excellent decision-making ability Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build lasting cu

    Key Skills

    Restaurant Experience,Hospitality Experience,Interviewing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management,Recruiting

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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