General Manager (SADC) - Manufacturing
Strategic Personnel
- R64,200 - R70,000 per month
- Permanent Management position
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Midrand
- Posted 24 Jun 2025 by Strategic Personnel
- Expires in 18 days
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Job 2614815 - Ref JHB000748
About the position
Growing paint manufacturing company seeks an experienced, execution focussed General Manager to drive the company forward ito their business strategy, sales strategy and customer service objectives. Regular, ongoing travel into SADC is a feature of this role.
The candidate should have a completed BCom or similar with an Honours / MBA preferred.
Minimum 10 years business and operations leadership experience with at least 5 years in a similar position as GM or Country Manager.
The candidates experience must come from the manufacturing / FMCG / Industrial or Logistics related sectors. Proven experience in multi-country operations is essential.
The position requires regular and ongoing travel to SADC regions.
The candidate must have a strong track record in P&L ownership, business growth and team leadership. The key responsibilities will include:
- Commercial and Financial Leadership - budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management and strategic growth planning.
- Operational oversight - oversee production, inventory, procurement, and distribution across all sites. Implement / Improve systems where necessary
- Lead commercial strategy and regional expansion into SADC markets
- Lead and develop a cross-functional management team across sales, finance, admin, and operations.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, strengthen OHS.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us by mid July 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- General Manager
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- Commercial
- Strategy
- Country Manager
Employer & Job Benefits:
Strategic Personnel
About the agency
Established in 1994, Strategic Personnel is a specialist, dynamic recruitment agency focussing on the recruitment of senior executive, middle and junior management and office support staff.
Strategic Personnel's focus is in the sectors of Banking, Financial Services, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing and other Professional sectors. Strategic Personnel counts as our clients the large Banking and Merchant banking groups, Insurance houses and many of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE.
Strategic Personnel prides ourselves in a strong understanding of our core business and the fact that every candidate and client is unique. Our established and succesful track record is your guarantee of a company proud to offer knowledgeable staffing solutions to match your individual needs.
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