Our Client in the Accounting Industry is seeking to employ a General Manager to their team based in East Gate Sandton Gauteng.

Requirements:

• Qualified with a minimum 4-year university bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15+ years of business experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive or top-tier leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, formulating, and executing strategy from inception to successful implementation.
• Proven multi-functional leadership experience, including exposure to:
  • Strategy
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Service Delivery & Project Management
  • Support & Maintenance
  • Financial Management & Control
  • People Management
• Strong ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in driving business growth through strong sales and marketing acumen, while consistently delivering on P&L targets.
• Solid understanding of operating within a listed company or corporate environment, including experience with corporate governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Business Planning

• Develop, implement, and manage the Business Unit (BU) business plan, ensuring alignment with the broader strategic and investment framework of the organization.

Risk & Legal Compliance

• Implement and manage the BU legal, risk, and opportunity register in accordance with corporate risk and compliance standards.

Governance Compliance

• Ensure adherence to governance principles and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., King IV or similar).

Continuous Improvement & Quality Management

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the BU, aligned with quality and compliance standards such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Financial Planning & Control

• Collaborate with the BU Financial Manager or Financial Director to implement robust financial planning and control processes, including managing working capital and funding needs in line with organizational financial policies and delegated authority levels.

Human Resources & Talent Management

• Implement and manage HR processes and policies in line with corporate human capital and talent management frameworks.

Transformation & Inclusion Goals

• Drive and manage transformation objectives (e.g., B-BBEE or similar local inclusion programs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

People Management & Leadership

• Engage, mentor, and manage BU employees in alignment with organizational values and leadership principles.

Brand and Market Reputation

• Maintain and enhance the BU's image and market reputation in accordance with corporate branding and communication guidelines.

Strategic & Operational Planning

• Ensure active participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual business planning and performance review processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and strategic input.

Reporting & Accountability

• Provide accurate and timely reporting on all BU responsibilities and performance metrics to relevant senior leadership (e.g., BU MD, CFO, CEO).

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.