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General Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
An established international shipping and logistics company is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager with extensive RoRo and Breakbulk expertise to join their team based in Umhlanga.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Lead the operations and oversee new business development projects
- Develop and execute the strategic plans in alignment with the company objectives
- Represent the company in high-level engagements with Principals Industry Associations & Port Operations.
- Monitor and respond to all relevant developments impacting business operations internally & externally.
- Working closely with Head of Departments and other senior staff to improve efficiency and performance
- Lead the SSA team including managing the performance of the staff
- Provide high level reporting on a regular basis
- Travel for business operations when required
- MS Office Suite
- 10yrs experience in a Senior Manager role
- Vast knowledge in ships Agency
- Relevant Shipping Qualification or Business Management Degree
- Experience in RoRo and BreakBulk is essential
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning
- Understanding of budget management and financial monitoring
- Excellent leadership skills including goal setting motivating training and mentorship
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills including writing speaking and active listening
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Good organization and time management including the ability to work well in high-pressure situations with tight deadlines
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- In-depth knowledge of the industry and managerial strategies
- Must be willing to travel to other regions for work purposes
IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Required Experience:
Director
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