GENERAL MANAGER - STELLENBOSCH, CPT

• 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 you’re 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 leadership—working 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.