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General ManagerNetwork International • South Africa
General Manager

General Manager

Network International • South Africa
10 days ago
Job description

The General Manager will oversee all business activities in Namibia and will play a pivotal role in strengthening market presence, improving profitability, and building high-performing teams.

This role carries full strategic, commercial, and operational accountability for the country's business and requires a hands-on, commercially astute leader capable of driving growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic & Commercial Leadership :

Develop and implement country-level strategies to grow revenue, expand market share, and improve profitability.

  • Identify new business opportunities across sectors and drive the acquisition of strategic accounts.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and full P&L management.
  • Operational Excellence :
  • Ensure best-in-class service delivery across all hygiene and facilities services offerings.

  • Optimise operational processes, workforce productivity, routing, and asset utilisation.
  • Ensure strong compliance with company policies, governance standards, and local regulations.
  • People Leadership :
  • Build, lead, and motivate a high-performance operational and sales workforce.

  • Strengthen capability through coaching, performance management, and culture development.
  • Ensure strong alignment between country teams and regional leadership.
  • Client & Stakeholder Management :
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, government institutions, and strategic partners.

  • Drive customer retention through high service standards and proactive engagement.
  • Represent the business at industry forums, tenders, and high-level negotiations.
  • Job Experience and Skills Required :

  • 10+ years experience in service-related industries, such as hygiene, facilities management, logistics, industrial services, FMCG or retail.
  • At least 5 years in senior leadership with full operational and commercial accountability.
  • Strong track record of growing revenue, managing large teams, and improving operational efficiency .
  • Proven experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial controls .
  • Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field (essential).
  • Postgraduate Business qualification (advantageous).
  • Apply now!

    This is a key leadership role within a well-established organisation, and interviews will begin shortly.

    If you are a commercially driven, hands-on leader ready to take on a national portfolio Id like to hear from you .

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