General Manager

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

2845402491

Date posted:

Friday, August 22, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

General Manager

R2.5m - R2.8m plus incentives

Cape Town

Superb career opportunity with highly successful, medium sized manufacturer. Reporting to the Group MD you will be responsible for the manufacturing, production and related site-based support activities, including engineering and workshop functions with a specific focus on corporate governance and complying with the statutory and legal requirements of a modern business.

Key performance areas

Required to lead, direct and control the operational activities of the processing plants to achieve the business’ financial and operational objectives.
Responsible for managing operating budgets, including cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize raw materials and available resources.
Overall responsibility for employee relations and staff development
Optimise business performance and
Ability to translate strategy into effective action plans and to ensure
Ensure site-wide legal compliance leading the Health, Safety and Environment
Lead interactions with local authorities

Qualifications and experience

An accounting OR engineering qualification (4 years plus) and or MBA will be an advantage
Strong Financial and Operational background
At least 10 years’ experience in general/operational management environment
Sound technical background
Project Management experience, including international
Knowledge of Employment Legislation and previous experience in an Organised Labour environment

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