About the position
Company within gaming industry is recruiting for a dynamic and influential Gauteng-based individual with previous relevant experience to fill the role of General Manager. This position is based in Edenvale and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent is required to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organisation through the deployment of LPMs into the market, the initial target being 1000 machines.
The incumbent will manage the development and implementation of the regional business strategy, through effectively managing staff and networking with potential suppliers, customers, and shareholders, while complying with relevant policies, procedures, and gaming legislation in this highly regulated and competitive market.
The key result areas for the role include, amongst others:
- Enhance the organizational effectiveness and efficiency of the company
- Effectively network and build relationships with existing and potential suppliers, customers, shareholders, the Gambling Board and other key stakeholders
- Understand and develop product and marketing strategies to support the business
- Understand and develop support functions within the region
- Lead the roll-out and expansion of the LPM network in the Gauteng region
- Ensure budgets and targets are set, necessary approval is received, and measures are in place to achieve the same
- Effective time management to ensure all deadlines are met
- Ensure the Board of Directors are informed at all times on relevant issues affecting the business and the organisation
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, gaming, and statutory laws
- Manage and develop the relationship with LPM sites, ensuring that compliance and disputes are resolved in a professional and timeous manner
- Ensure appropriate business staffing levels and recruitment in accordance with existing policies
- Development, training and performance management of HOD's and staff
- Monthly and quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors and other relevant structures/parties
Desired Skills:
- Previous experience within the LPM or similar industry is desirable - Previous exposure to business franchising models is desirable - Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
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