General Manager

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Management and Planning
• Management of the Laboratory and the Quality Management System
• Management of Production Department (standardised reagents)
• Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
• Liaison with clients
• Leadership and Human Resources Management
• Financial and Administrative Management

Requirements for the ideal candidate:

• Applicable BSc (Hons) degree in Micro-Biology / Chemistry / Biotechnology
• At least 10 years Laboratory and Quality Assurance experience
• Proven experience in a managerial position / leadership role
• Experience in the wine or food & beverages industry (beneficial)
• Well-developed business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven experience in financial management
• Sound marketing, sales and negotiation skills
• Well-developed decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented

A market-related remuneration package will be negotiated based on qualifications, skills and experience.