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 youre 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
GENERAL MANAGER - STELLENBOSCH CPTA 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 ful...
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 youre 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
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