About the position
Job Specification
Position: General Manager - (Kenya)
Location: East Africa (Kenya-based) South African Expat position
Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead and develop our
operations across West Africa. 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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead and develop our operations across West Africa. 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
Desired Skills:
Desired Qualification Level:
