General Manager â€“ West Africa (Kenya)

South Africa
Salary: R50 000.00 - R75 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management FMCG
Reference: GTG001802/CL

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Employer: Carlysle Human Capital

Job SpecificationPosition: General Manager – West Africa (Kenya)Location: West Africa (Kenya-based)Type: PermanentRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead and develop our operations. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, commercially driven, and capable of managing teams across multiple countries. This role requires a proactive leader with strong business acumen, a sales focus, and a strong “make a plan” attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop teams across different countries.
Drive sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Oversee operational activities and ensure successful execution of company strategies.
Enforce and follow company policies and procedures while remaining flexible and hands-on.
Build a performance-driven and accountable company culture.
Manage conflict constructively while encouraging diverse viewpoints.
Engage with internal stakeholders across the group to learn and adopt best practices.

Required Attributes

Proven management experience with the ability to lead, discipline, motivate, and build teams.
Experience working in Africa, preferably in multi-country environments.
Strong sales and customer-focused mindset.
Positive energy with a “can-do / make-a-plan” attitude.
Strong commercial understanding (BCom degree preferred).
Hands-on approach; willing to be involved, not only delegate.
Strong personality with the ability to confront issues constructively while maintaining harmony.
Self-driven, accountable, target- and sales-driven.
Hungry for success and motivated by financial incentives.
High levels of honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Inquisitive and willing to learn and engage with colleagues across the group.

Industry background advantageous:

Commercial kitchen, bakery, catering, or refrigeration equipment
OR project / technical background
Preferred Competencies
Strategic and critical thinker (industry understanding preferred but not essential).
Ability to oversee operations across multiple African countries.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Package – General Manager (Kenya)

R900,000 CTC per annum
Company contribution to the compulsory pension fund
Company contribution to the medical aid fund
Company car including fuel, maintenance, and insurance
Fuel for personal use to be paid by the incumbent
Cell phone (subject to reasonable and limited personal use)
Accommodation allowance up to a maximum of R19,800 per month
Total cost to include rent, municipal charges, etc.
A maximum of two economy-class return tickets to South Africa per annum
Position availability: End of January

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About Carlysle Human Capital

Carlysle was established in 2003 to facilitate and assist clients with the challenges of bridging the gap between the operational objectives and resource requirements of a dynamic business.

Our approach is to combine the efficiency and experience found in large organizations with the rigorous methodological understanding of entrepreneurship and creativity generally found in smaller businesses.

As a proudly South African, Level 2 BBBEE rated Company; we offer professional services in selected Information and Communication Technology and Engineering and Technical sector.