Assistant General Manager

East Rand
Salary: R55 000.00+ Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Management
Reference: JHB007571/JK-JH

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Employer: Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking to hire a Assistant General Manager to join their team in Germiston

Minimum requirements:

Matric or relevant NQF qualification
CA (SA) qualification
+- 4 years experience proven senior management experience, particularly at a manager-of-managers level
Experience operating in a multi-branch business environment
Broad exposure across key business functions such as Sales, Operations, Administration, and Finance
Valid drivers licence and own vehicle

Key Responsibilities:
Systems, Standards & Scalability

Build, improve, and maintain systems that make the business more efficient, measurable, and easier to manage.
Put clear standards in place across all branches and departments to ensure consistency in service, discipline, and output.
Regularly review branch operations to ensure alignment with company expectations, culture, and working standards.
Help create a business that can grow without losing control, structure, or accountability

Operational Strategy & Execution

Turn company strategy into clear operational action plans and ensure they are carried through.
Keep a close eye on performance, deadlines, and day-to-day operational rhythm so that priorities do not lose momentum.
Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and breakdowns between departments, then work to remove them.
Ensure the business remains focused on execution and that important matters are dealt with properly and on time

Leadership & Accountability

Lead, manage, and develop Branch Managers and Department Heads to improve leadership strength across the business.
Drive a culture where managers take ownership, solve problems early, and do not allow issues to drift.
Hold leaders accountable in a firm but fair manner, while maintaining calm and professionalism under pressure.
Create credibility with teams by being practical, consistent, holding teams accountable and willing to engage with operational realities on the ground

Commercial & Digital Oversight

Support sound commercial decision-making by understanding the operational impact on pricing, margins, cost control, and profitability.
Use operational insight and data to improve decision-making across the business.
Drive the use of modern tools, systems, and digital platforms to improve reporting, communication, and management control.
Assess new opportunities, ideas, and operational changes with both financial and practical realities in mind

Cross-Functional Oversight
Must maintain strong oversight and drive accountability across the following areas:

Supply Chain: Procurement and Warehouse
Revenue Functions: Internal Sales, Online Sales, and Retail
Support Functions: Finance, HR, and Administration
Operational Risk: Security and general operational control

Consultant: Joelene Koekemoer - Dante Personnel Johannesburg
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za

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About Dante Group (Pty) Ltd

Danté Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, established in 1996, is a national leading recruitment-consulting firm. We offer specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process, for companies based in South Africa and abroad. We service different Business diversities like Mining, Engineering, Technical, Information Technology and Finance.

Our exclusive database of candidates, for all various business verticals, is valuable tool to start the recruitment process. We take up the challenge in finding the right candidate through our extensive network of resources and understanding of the hiring trends.
Our expertise lies in identifying and selecting candidates at all positions, especially middle and senior management. We take pride in our ability to provide all your human resource requirements.