General Manager

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture Logistics Management
Reference: SW005979/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established transport services provider is seeking to employ a General Manager to join their dynamic team.The suitable candidate should have a relevant degree in Business Management, Logistics, Commerce or similar and minimum 15 years industry knowledge and 10+ years experience in a senior management role, preferably within logistics, transport or an operational environment.An MBA qualification will be an advantage.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall direction of the company's management functions, including the development and implementation of strategies, the achievement of profit and cash flow targets, the optimization of operational administration and accurate monthly reporting. The role also includes personnel management, including organizational structure, staffing and development in collaboration with relevant managers.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A relevant degree in Business Management, Logistics, Commerce or similar.
An MBA qualification will be an advantage.
Minimum 15 years industry knowledge and 10+ years experience in a senior management role, preferably within logistics, transport or an operational environment.
At least ten years of experience in a senior management role where performance was measured by achieving a set profit target.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategic Leadership

Development and implementation of short and long-term strategies.
Identify growth opportunities, and manage their realization.
Ensure alignment between operational objectives and the organization's strategic direction.
Responsible for the total management function of the company.

2. Financial Management

Manage profitability, cash flow and budgeting processes in collaboration with the Financial Manager.
Evaluate risks and implement appropriate risk management measures.
Monthly reporting regarding profitability, receivables and management of operating expenses.

3. Operational Management

Manage processes, policies and procedures to maintain quality and compliance.
Oversee all operational functions to ensure optimal efficiency.

4. Personnel Management

Manage organizational structures, roles, succession planning and talent development in collaboration with the Human Resources department.
Ensure effective communication, support and performance management within the department.

5. Customer Management

Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers and external partners.
Ensure that service levels are continuously improved to optimize customer satisfaction.

KEY SKILLS:

Ability to develop and implement strategies.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to manage a team.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good analytical skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to spot and seize opportunities.
Goal-driven.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.